I always hope that people feel less alone when they see a movie that I make. That some part of the story played out on the big screen will resonate for individuals in the audience in a way that gives them comfort. Ira Sachs audiencebigcomfort share on social
I could not - and I still cannot - see a sustainable career as a filmmaker in which I focus fully on our gay stories. Ira Sachs careerfilmmakerfocus Change image and share on social
I have been very influenced by the director Maurice Pialat, who I continue to be in conversation and conflict with and get inspiration from. Ira Sachs conflictcontinueconversation Change image and share on social
As a filmmaker, you realize that places have character based on their history as much as a face does or an actor does. Ira Sachs actorbasecharacter Change image and share on social
I think it's interesting: What is the generational effect of the experience of being a gay person in America? For my generation, it was very difficult. Ira Sachs americadifficulteffect Change image and share on social
For me, every film is actually a form of documentary. Ira Sachs documentaryfilmform Change image and share on social
I'm not interested in a film about deceit anymore. I think I was always invested in deceit on some level. But it no longer compels me the way it did for so many years. Ira Sachs anymorecompeldeceit Change image and share on social
I grew up thinking there was something called 'independent film,' which I wouldn't necessarily have had access to if there wasn't Sundance. Ira Sachs accesscallfilm Change image and share on social
I find the stuff that is exciting to me are the films coming out of Taiwan and Iran and France. So I have the feeling I'm not making the films that American distributors want to make. Ira Sachs americancomedistributor Change image and share on social
What's interesting to me is the distinction between my old life and my present life. Ira Sachs distinctioninterestlife Change image and share on social
