I got into filmmaking in order to tell very personal stories, and in this day and age, the opportunity seems all the more precious. Ira Sachs agedayfilmmake Change image and share on social
What I loved about 'Goodfellas' is that it's a film about bad behavior - but told with great energy and without judgment - but it doesn't actually shy away from the consequences of that behavior in the characters' lives, which I think is similar in 'Keep the Lights On.' Ira Sachs badbehaviorcharacter share on social
You can only begin to share life well when you think well of yourself. Ira Sachs beginlifeshare Change image and 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
Being an artist is in part an act of rupture. Ira Sachs actartistpart Change image and share on social
One of the biggest things that happens to many people when they have kids is that you suddenly realize that you're not going to last forever. You know there is another generation who are the heroes of their own stories, and that is humbling. Ira Sachs bigforevergeneration 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 remember being a teenager and seeing Seymour Cassel across a crowded room and being incredibly star struck, and not having the courage to say, 'Hello.' Ira Sachs casselcouragecrowd 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 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
