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AtSundance 2025, Hall recalled receiving notes on her portrayal of the author ofPeter Hujars Dayfrom the woman herself.

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And I did speak to her on the phone and asked her some questions.

She even recorded the odd word that I had questions about.

This process really ramped up the metatextual vibes for Hall.

Director Ira Sachs seesPeter Hujars Dayas a way to fix one particular time in history.

He told Vulture the film is about how a moment, this moment, can be lost.

To pay attention is what the film requests.

If I get nervous, I just think about them and they give me strength.

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