I think about my films for a long time, maybe years, but I write them in days.

Studios never put pressure. They know the kind of films I want to make.

I think the perspective that small-town directors bring to films is very different.

The censor boards are mere redundant forces conspiring to keep the 'bold' films out of reach of the audience.

I want my films to be seen everywhere.

I'm a huge Coppola fan. But more of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Conversation.' 'The Godfather' for me is, like, number three or four on the list.

I'm very emotional and possessive about all my films.