I wanted to shoot straight, mainstream, somehow off-beat. Not only realistic West, which is quite unfamiliar to the world's population - even to a lot of Americans.
I think great romance needs great obstacles and textures.
Americans are hidden dragons to me.
If the movie is quiet I generally feel the audience is busy. That's when they're working.
Beautifully-acted and precisely observed, ILO ILO is an amazing debut, full of heart and intelligence.
I think each movie-making process is a very exhausting and satisfying and fulfilling experience for me.