Influences
Luhrmann has cited Italian grand opera as a major influence on his work, and has also given a nod to other theatrical styles like Bollywood films as having had an impact on his style. Luhrmann was a ballroom dancer as a child, and his mother taught ballroom dancing, which was an inspiration for Strictly Ballroom. Luhrmann's favorite films are Star 80, 8½, War and Peace, Medium Cool and Fitzcarraldo.
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