Audiences aren't fools - their judgement really is important. And the true heroes of films are the investors. They take the risk, after all. Stephen Frears audiencefilmfool Change image and share on social
To be successful at anything, you need the right to fail, not just occasionally. Stephen Frears failoccasionallysuccessful Change image and share on social
Truth is quite constricting, in a way. You endlessly see at the start of a film 'This is a true story'. Stephen Frears constrictendlesslyfilm Change image and share on social
I've always found poverty a source of strength. Stephen Frears findhavepoverty Change image and share on social
I have people around me. I have a semi-permanent crew. If I make a film, they just turn up. They don't even invite themselves. They don't ask if they can come - they just turn up! Stephen Frears crowfilminvite Change image and share on social
I'm Jewish; I'm not religious at all, and I wouldn't pretend to know anything about Catholic politics. Stephen Frears catholicjewishpolitic Change image and share on social
I like making films about different cultures. I'm interested in things that I've never encountered before. I try to put myself in the audience's position. Stephen Frears audiencecultureencounter Change image and share on social
I like a lot of takes. I just go on until the actors get it right. Stephen Frears actorlottake Change image and share on social
I never thought I was very good at developing material. I grew up at the BBC where they sent you scripts. Stephen Frears bbcdevelopgood Change image and share on social
As a director, my job is to protect. I protect scripts, actors, cameramen, designers. Stephen Frears actorcameramandesigner Change image and share on social
