Before filming the scene, which included The Photographer introducing himself with a proper name, Averie and Director Groux had an argument.
"You are stubborn, Monsieur Auclair," the director had said, frustrated and dissatisfied. "Why won't you defer to me on this? I am the director."
"You are, yes," Averie replied begrudgingly. "But the role is mine; I have a say in it."
"What you are suggesting is more than a say."
"It's one tiny detail."
"Then, let it go!"
"You let it go!"
In the end, the assistant directors had to intervene.
"What's the matter?" the first AD inquired.
"He doesn't want my character to have a name," Averie barked. "He doesn't want it mentioned. How would the others refer to The Photographer, then? Isn't it odd? Does it make any sense? Will De Roschillians talk to someone whose name they don't know?"
"It's artistry. It doesn't require reasoning."
Averie let out a pained cry.
