Something becomes personal when it deviates from the norm.

Films don't cause violence, people do. Violence defines our existence. To shield oneself is more dangerous than trying to reflect it.

I'm interested in social commentary.

My dad used to draw these great cartoon figures. His dream was being a cartoonist, but he never achieved it, and it kind of broke my heart. I think part of my interest in art had to do with his yearning for something he could never have.

I do have to say I have been very fortunate.

One should make morals judgements for oneself.

When I made my first film, I didn't think of it as directing, so it wasn't like I set out to become a director.