I’ve been in rooms where people are discussing films that have yet to come out and saying delightedly, ‘Oh, I’ve heard it’s a disaster!’ The jealousy is unseemly. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
The most conventional romantic trope of all is that you put lovers under extreme pressure, where they have to make decisions that illuminate aspects of that bond. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
It’s something I’ve noticed with my two children – children frequently know and don’t know at the same time. They are aware of aspects of the world that are a little bit shadowy, and they choose not to engage with them. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
As soon as you make some films that people like, you’ll be sent material, and that can come from anywhere. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
You can throw away your script more easily than you can throw away your film. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
As with any actor and any collaborator, it’s about forming a trusting relationship. And that’s not that you have to get him to trust you so you can get him to do what you want. Especially with a little kid, it’s about making them feel really safe, and getting to know and not treating them as a puppet to be moved around. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
I’m a bit of a late developer, generally. But the good thing about being a filmmaker is you still count as young all the way through your 40s. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
It’s very important to have a good relationship with the crew and cast because you want to get the best out of them. They’ll work really hard for you if they like you. Lenny Abrahamson Read Quote
