Michael Mann made his first trip to South Korea for the Busan International Film Festival , where the acclaimed director led a masterclass on his 1995 crime epic “ Heat ,” emphasizing that the film should be viewed as an ensemble piece rather than a star vehicle.

When the moderator referenced a previous interview where Mann had supposedly called the film “an Al Pacino film,” the director quickly corrected the record. “I don’t think it’s Al Pacino’s film. That film’s De Niro’s film, Val Kilmer’s film, Jon Voight’s film, Mykelti Williamson,” Mann told the audience. “It was an ensemble of brilliant actors and one of the best experiences ever as a director.”

The filmmaker, known for thrillers including “Collateral” and “The Insider,” stressed that his primary motivation wasn’t stylistic

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