I've Been To North Africa Many Times.

I Have A Desire To Tell Stories. And I'm Never Quite Satisfied.

The Tone Of The Picture And The Atmosphere Was In My Head And In My Blood In A Way Once I'd Decided To Make The Picture. I Had To Find My Way Through That To Choose, Select, Emphasise Certain Visual Elements And Sound.

It Seems To Me That Any Sensible Person Must See That Violence Does Not Change The World And If It Does, Then Only Temporarily.

Well, I Think In My Own Work The Subject Matter Usually Deals With Characters I Know, Aspects Of Myself, Friends Of Mine - That Sort Of Thing.

I've Seen Many, Many Movies Over The Years, And There Are Only A Few That Suddenly Inspire You So Much That You Want To Continue To Make Films.