New Delhi, June 17 -- Renowned French theatre practitioner Fabrice Calley offered an engaging exploration of the principles of legendary Russian theatre pioneer Konstantin Stanislavski during a masterclass at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), highlighting the inseparable relationship between life, language and authentic performance.
Addressing participants at the session, Calley argued that great acting begins not on the stage but in everyday life. "Understand life well to act well," he said, explaining that Stanislavski's revolutionary approach to theatre was built on careful observation, analysis and a profound understanding of human behaviour.
According to Calley, Stanislavski developed realistic and emotionally truth...