I was always attracted by the European way of life, but I am deeply Swedish.
But I notice that there is a lack of darkness in my movies and I don't know where that comes from.
My father was an amateur filmmaker who shot 8mm color documentaries.
I always need a couple of highlights to really spark the passion for a project.
Many of the comedies I had made in Sweden were slightly based on semi-autobiographical experiences, so adapting novels was a very different experience.
A film that is bleached tends to have a more realistic quality.