Any film is about heroism: the triumph of good over evil. If you look back at my films, you will see that as a recurring theme.
“At the Emmys, you've got a bunch of people who are used to being on TV on TV. You don't have that at the Oscars. At the Oscars, you have people who are used to having 40 takes.”
“I left Russia in 1993 optimistic that democracy had taken hold despite the obstacles.”