If Paris is a city of lights, Sydney is the city of fireworks. Baz Luhrmann cityfireworklight Change image and share on social
The ugly duckling is a misunderstood universal myth. It's not about turning into a blonde Barbie doll or becoming what you dream of being; it's about self-revelation, becoming who you are. Baz Luhrmann barbieblondedoll Change image and share on social
Sydney is rather like an arrogant lover. When it rains it can deny you its love and you can find it hard to relate to. It's not a place that's built to be rainy or cold. But when the sun comes out, it bats its eyelids, it's glamorous, beautiful, attractive, smart, and it's very hard to get away from its magnetic pull. Baz Luhrmann arrogantattractivebat share on social
I've tried to make 'Strictly Ballroom' impossible to date. It does feel a bit '80s but I consciously made sure there was no technology in the movie that could date it. Baz Luhrmann 80sballroombite Change image and share on social
If you wanted to show a mirror to people that says, 'You've been drunk on money,' they're not going to want to see it. But if you reflected that mirror on another time they'd be willing to. People will need an explanation of where we are and where we've been, and 'The Great Gatsby' can provide that explanation. Baz Luhrmann drinkexplanationgatsby share on social
The food in Sydney is an Asian Pacific cuisine. It's eclectic but above all it's fresh, inventive and creative and that's what I love about it. Baz Luhrmann asiancreativecuisine Change image and share on social
I feel a kinship with anyone who feels that their road, their life or who they really are is not good enough. I really relate to that. Baz Luhrmann feelfeltgood Change image and share on social
In the '80s, everyone wanted to be in opera. It was groovy. Baz Luhrmann 80sgroovyopus Change image and share on social
I always have a point of view. It may not be right, but it's my own. Baz Luhrmann pointview Change image and share on social
A life lived in fear is a life half lived. Baz Luhrmann fearhalflife Change image and share on social