Action is only really compelling when it reveals character - character revealed through action, and not action for its own sake. Paul Greengrass actioncharactercompel Change image and share on social
My films express me, my sense of rhythm, my sense of impact, my sense of kinetic energy. I like films to move, but I like also clear storytelling and characters, and most of all, I like authentic emotion. Paul Greengrass authenticcharacterclear share on social
I am interested in seeing if you can create on film pieces that feel contemporary and urgent. Paul Greengrass contemporarycreatefeel Change image and share on social
Directing is all tied up with childhood loneliness. It's such an odd thing to end up doing. Paul Greengrass childhooddirectend Change image and share on social
Remembering is painful, it's difficult, but it can be inspiring and it can give wisdom. Paul Greengrass difficultgiveinspire Change image and share on social
No one person is the author of a Bourne film. The truth is it's a coalition of people who share the same vision for Bourne and his world, and we... its remarkably collaborative and collective. Paul Greengrass authorbournecoalition Change image and share on social
Some filmmakers are more eclectic than others. I'm not one of those! I'm interested in what I'm interested in, which is films about the world, about what's going on. I started in TV documentaries with 'World in Action,' and those interests feed into the films I make now. Paul Greengrass actiondocumentaryeclectic share on social
I'll always see myself as a British filmmaker, powerfully so. Paul Greengrass britishfilmmakerpowerfully Change image and share on social
Studio people are bright. Empowering. They don't want to have to interfere creatively. That's their horror story, too. Paul Greengrass brightcreativelyempower Change image and share on social
I'd always suspected my face wouldn't fit in drama departments. And it never did! Paul Greengrass departmentdramaface Change image and share on social
