The character requires so many elements. The only one who could fulfill that was this one person: Elle Fanning.

I try not to have too specific notions because it messes up the process later on. I leave it very open to interpretation until I start casting. Everything changes a lot when you start casting. I mean everything.

You must understand that violence in a movie is only a tool. If it's used badly, it will be horrible. If it's used correctly, it can be very interesting. But, essentially, it's just a tool.

[The Neon Demon] was more my own fascination with beauty. It's my children's fascination beauty.

I like doing the promotional work. It's part of the film's process. Cannes was very wonderful to premiere.

Reaction is what changes your understanding of the world.

Abbey Lee was a very famous model and had great success. She was very open about the negative aspects of that industry.