Humility is not a trait I often associate with America.

We all know the power of film; we all know there's almost nothing more powerful than to see people on film that look and talk like you, like we do.

What is really important to me is a sense of humour and a mischief about life. Life is just too boring otherwise.

I am an independent film-maker first and foremost. I have always cut my own cloth.

Americans are not used to being bombed in their beds, but if you come from anywhere outside America, it's not highly unusual.

Every film is a political act; it's how you see the world.

Every frame and every scene has to have an intention.