When I was growing up, we were taught in school that North Koreans, and especially the North Korean leadership, were all devils.

Certain subjects may no longer be taboo in cinema. But there are ways to treat them that still create shock.

I am sure I am one of 2000 film directors in the world that Tarantino admires.

I feel myself becoming more mature and more fascinated and drawn to feminine values.

I'd like to do a really masculine film.

In my opinion, all relationships between people have some sort of violence, and it is central.

There's a humble beauty about listening to period instruments that I like.