But films should be voyeuristic. What else is a film if youโre not snooping into somebody elseโs lives?
Mike LeighI think itโs important that nobody forgets that although Hollywood commercially dominates the world cinema, in fact what comes out of the filmmaking here is only a tiny slice out of the massive amount of operation that goes on around the world.
Mike LeighGiven the events of even the 19th century, Zionism was inevitable. Given the events of the 20th century, Israel was inevitable.
Mike LeighFilm-makers should remain true to their principles and never compromise, there is a real revival in the British film industry but there is a danger that we will become colonial servants of Hollywood. We need to maintain our own integrity.
Mike Leigh