The Reason My Films Work Is Because

I Feel Very Much Ideologically, Politically If You Like, And Emotionally Part Of The European Cinema.

I Think It’s 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.

I Think Michael Caine Is A Perfectly Good Actor But It's Obvious He's Not Going To Be In One Of My Films.

My Work Is About Life As You And I Experience It. You're Either Lucky Or You're Not Lucky; Either Your Relationship Works Or It Doesn't.

My Job Apart From Anything Else Is To Build An Ensemble Composed Of Actors Who All Come From A Secure Place So That They Can All Work Together To Make The Film.