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With THE MAN FROM ELYSIAN FIELDS, Andy Garcia was both the star and one of the producers. Like many actors looking to stretch themselves professionally and creatively, he founded his own production company (CineSon) to make films that he cares about passionately. And it quickly becomes apparent when talking with Garcia that passion is definitely something that drives him. We spoke late in the afternoon on September 25, 2002, even though he had been filming Philip Kaufman's BLACKOUT at 5:30 that morning. Pausing only to fuel his energy with quick bites of pasta between thoughts, he launched into a wide-ranging discussion about the aesthetics of filmmaking.

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