"Initially, I had you look at archives, read books and watch movies. That's one form of observation—immersing yourself directly into their lives and observing from a close distance is another. Of course, observation alone isn't enough. There are things you need to do yourself, and you also have to learn to do them. For example, yesterday you went to fetch water and operate the stone mill. You felt the sensation of exerting force, right? That's the experience you need. Once you've observed and participated, when the camera captures you, it's not acting anymore; it's muscle memory. Acting relies on intuition, but it also requires using your brain."