That's the place we're in right now: we think we have the capability to get every piece of information, and we don't. We don't know what's going on behind the closed curtain. If we want to say we live in a free democratic society, we should be able to find out whatever we want to. Daniel Espinosa capabilityclosecurtain share on social
I run a fast pace on my sets, man. I like the energy of the scene to be the energy on the set. I think it affects the actors, and I think it affects the crew. There's that sensation like you're really shooting it for real, like in a documentary. Daniel Espinosa actoraffectcrow share on social
For me, it's important that the script is good. Then a good director will want to make it. Daniel Espinosa directorgoodimportant Change image and share on social
Gangster movies are the inheritor of the Greek tragedy: it's the only genre where the audience will be disappointed if there's not a tragic ending. Daniel Espinosa audiencedisappointend Change image and share on social
It must have been fascinating for Bono to have Johnny Cash do a cover of his song, and hear how he translates the words that he has used. And it would be fascinating to see a great director do his take on my work. Daniel Espinosa bonocashcover share on social
I think it's always interesting to make sensational stories where, if these people don't make the right choice, it actually puts marks not just on their souls but also their bodies. That means that you can visualize existential questions. Daniel Espinosa bodychoiceexistential share on social
I come from the working-class area of Stockholm, and I grew up with Serbian and Chilean people. Daniel Espinosa areachileanclass Change image and share on social
I'm a great bum, and I'm a pretty good director. Daniel Espinosa bumdirectorgood Change image and share on social
If you just storyboard something, you've already planned it, and you're stuck in the limitations of your imagination. Daniel Espinosa haveimaginationlimitation Change image and share on social
If you create a movie that is only character driven, with a weak plot, then you - as a director, you have to make sure you keep pushing the tempo. Daniel Espinosa charactercreatedirector Change image and share on social
