I have somewhat lost my enthusiasm in the last years. Mainly because film students using digital video these days have not really produced anything which is more than superficial or simplistic; so I have my doubts.

Unfortunately, cinema critics are very few in America, 400-500 people, but there are more critics of Iran.

I really enjoy listening to stories. I remember them and keep them in my mind.

Close-Up has affected later films that I've made.

With the RED, I didn't have this impression at all. I felt that it was as heavy as a film camera. Having this great crew, with the DP and his assistants, I found it making as much of an impression as a very big film camera. I didn't relate to it as much. I remember avoiding it during the shooting rather than paying attention to it.

My way of expression is full of complications and mystery because that's my perception of life.

Cinema gives you the opportunity to be both a grandparent and a grandchild whereas in life you cannot be both at the same time.