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He is saying that the script took so long to develop that he only fully understood its meaning once filming had already begun. The process of making it helped him recognize what the film was really about.
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About Simon Amstell
English comedian, writer and director
Simon Marc Amstell is an English comedian, writer, and director. He is known for his work in television and film, and for presenting Popworld and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He wrote and directed the films Carnage (2017) and Benjamin (2018). Across his career, his work has centered on comedy and popular culture, especially in television presenting and screenwriting.
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