I think digital is getting so much better. It's harder and harder to make the argument now for film. All things being equal, though, I still prefer to capture on film. Lenny Abrahamson argumentcapturedigital Change image and share on social
I think that I must be the only person who left California and headed to Dublin in pursuit of a career in film. The arrow is pointing in the other direction in most people's minds. Lenny Abrahamson arrowcaliforniacareer Change image and share on social
I came from a classic, literate, intellectual Jewish family. Lenny Abrahamson classicfamilyintellectual Change image and share on social
I always felt there was a kind of humanistic impulse in my thinking about film as well as a real interest in its formal and aesthetic properties - just this idea that it can bring you into a very intimate encounter with people. Lenny Abrahamson aestheticbringencounter share on social
I'm a big fan of American vaudeville and Hollywood silent film-era slapstick and the music halls full of ridiculous, eccentric characters. Lenny Abrahamson americanbigcharacter Change image and share on social
Delusion is not good; better to be realistic and then surprise yourself if you're lucky. Lenny Abrahamson delusiongoodlucky Change image and share on social
I started to make some commercials, which was a way for me to finally make a living at last. But it was only really a couple of films in that it looked like a viable career option. Lenny Abrahamson careercommercialcouple Change image and share on social
It's something I've noticed with my two children - children frequently know and don't know at the same time. They are aware of aspects of the world that are a little bit shadowy, and they choose not to engage with them. Lenny Abrahamson aspectawarebite share on social
I usually shower the night before, lay out all my clothes on the floor, so then I just fall into them, clean my teeth, stumble out the door, get into my car and go wherever it is that we're shooting. You have breakfast on set. Lenny Abrahamson breakfastcarclean share on social
I don't think of myself as doing good works. It's not, 'Oh, I must give these poor people a voice.' Lenny Abrahamson givegoodpeople Change image and share on social
