I prefer to commit 100 per cent to a movie and make fewer films, because it takes over your life.

I was a literature major in college and that was my thing, books.

I will always love psychology, and the basis of psychology is family.

Cruelty might be very human and very cultural, but it is not acceptable and it is not an option.

It's a tough trick to be able to create an intelligent movie that has socio-political commentary, and also has the emotional and moving stuff, at the same time.

As an actor, I'm attracted to drama; as a director, it's humor - because it's the story of my life, and I can't be that serious about it. Being alone is a big theme in all my movies, both as a director and as an actress.

So, yes, there's nothing I love more than listening to directors talk about their movies.