What significance does the films title hold?
Alfredo: Titles are extremely important to me. I want there to be thought to the title, Scent of Rosemary to me means that Lawrence is on a quest following a scent and on a trail. Rosemary is an herb of remembrance as well. Smell is very important; it can take you back to a place and a time. Robert, what convinced you to take on the role? Did you struggle with your decision? Robert: Honestly, I had a lot of reservations about taking on the project and Alfredo and I discussed it at length. Basically, what I am looking for as an actor is not to do the same thing again and again. I’m looking for new kinds of explorations and ways to tell stories as well as stories told in interesting ways. The film deals with an extremely sensitive social issue with many viewpoints and the unresolved social dilemma around it interested me. Of course I was concerned about my image as an actor but if I put that ahead of the story then I’m not doing my job. If we don’t take on these issues as artists, then w
