The style of direction in 'Room,' maybe a little bit like 'Spotlight,' tries to be hidden. Lenny Abrahamson bitedirectionhide Change image and share on social
On your first film, you think these are going to be your closest friends for the rest of your life. You form a bond, but then you go back to the rest of your life. Lenny Abrahamson backbondclose Change image and share on social
As with any actor and any collaborator, it's about forming a trusting relationship. And that's not that you have to get him to trust you so you can get him to do what you want. Especially with a little kid, it's about making them feel really safe, and getting to know and not treating them as a puppet to be moved around. Lenny Abrahamson actorcollaboratorfeel share on social
I'm a bit of a pessimist, oh yeah, and I always think the film I'm about to make is going to be a disaster. Lenny Abrahamson bitedisasterfilm Change image and share on social
I went to Poland for the Warsaw Film Festival, and it was quite an intense experience. I didn't think it would be, but it did feel quite emotional to go back to this place I'd heard so much about. Lenny Abrahamson backemotionalexperience Change image and share on social
As far as the international industry is concerned, I don't think people care at all where you are from - if the work interests them. Lenny Abrahamson careconcernindustry Change image and share on social
A big part of filmmaking is gathering a group of people you can work with. Lenny Abrahamson bigfilmmakegather Change image and share on social
I remember a Q&A I did in Wales where there were five people in the auditorium. Lenny Abrahamson auditoriumpeopleremember Change image and share on social
Most of my work has been independent movies outside the mainstream system. Lenny Abrahamson independentmainstreammovie Change image and share on social
Films should have the capacity to bring you into another world. Lenny Abrahamson bringcapacityfilm Change image and share on social