I've made four films about the destructive nature of relationships, of secrets and lies, and I think I'm no longer interested in that subject - which is a wonderful relief. Ira Sachs destructivefilmhave Change image and share on social
I've always been interested in how the individual comes to know and accept him or herself, which I think has been hard for me. Ira Sachs accepthardhave Change image and share on social
Secrets make for good drama, and revealing the hidden truths and contradictions of life is, for me, one of the most exciting aspects of making movies. Ira Sachs aspectcontradictiondrama Change image and share on social
I don't rehearse with my actors... the first rehearsal is the first time we turn the camera on... Sydney Pollack never rehearsed his actors, and I found out that's allowed... so you film reactions; you don't create them. Ira Sachs actorallowcamera share on social
I started making movies in the early '90s, a few years after I discovered 'the cinema' during a three month stay in Paris during which I watched 100s of films. Ira Sachs 100s90scinema Change image and share on social
Intimacy is something to be cherished, and intimacy is not something to be afraid of. Ira Sachs afraidcherishintimacy Change image and share on social
A lot of what I think I do as a director is try to give everything over to the actor. So I disappear. Ira Sachs actordirectordisappear Change image and share on social
You can be aware of the passing of time without being nostalgic. Ira Sachs awarenostalgicpass Change image and share on social
Everyone wants to belong, and everyone needs to belong in order to make a career on some level. Ira Sachs belongcareerlevel Change image and share on social
