I always write three or four projects at the same time. They're stories that I want to tell, and usually I dump them unfinished for the next one in order not to get too cornered and depressed about it. Pawel Pawlikowski cornerdepressdump share on social
With documentaries, what's beautiful about them is that you capture something unique in a shot, something that will never repeat itself. Pawel Pawlikowski beautifulcapturedocumentary Change image and share on social
For me, actors have to have a character, an aura, body language. They're not models. They used to call actors models. But I want them to participate in the film. Pawel Pawlikowski actoraurabody Change image and share on social
In America, I don't think you have the creative freedom that I'm used to. Traditionally, it's a producer's cinema here. Pawel Pawlikowski americacinemacreative Change image and share on social
It's wonderful that Poland is free again and there's open debate and people can pursue their interests. I'm all for it. Pawel Pawlikowski debatefreeinterest Change image and share on social
'The Restraint of Beasts' is a painful subject. We'd shot 60% of the film when I had to stop. The material looks great, like nothing I've ever done or even seen before. It could have been really great, definitely original. Pawel Pawlikowski beastfilmgreat share on social
My films are always a reflection of where I am in my life. Pawel Pawlikowski filmlifereflection Change image and share on social
I don't know what directing actors is all about apart from just casting well and then shaping their performances a bit, you know. Pawel Pawlikowski actorbitecast Change image and share on social
Art is not journalism. In art, you don't make it to convey a message. Pawel Pawlikowski artconveyjournalism Change image and share on social
For me, each film, each script is like a little journey in itself, and I'm reinventing the wheel. It's like, 'How do I make this film?' That's part of the pleasure, and that's why I'm not a normal professional director. Pawel Pawlikowski directorfilmjourney share on social
