I wanted to resist in 'The Look of Silence' making a film that ends with any kind of positive hope I feel in human rights documentaries dealing with human survivors.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
'The Look of Silence' was an unforgettable, chilling documentary.
You see, 'The Look of Silence' is the first film ever made where survivors confront perpetrators who still hold a monopoly on power. It's normally never done because it is too dangerous.
I like to go see films that give me courage and hope.
'The Look' is my first documentary, and I enjoyed the freedom of working within a small team.
Not just art for art's sake, but I want to have films out there that will provoke authentic, holistic conversations about the human condition. And not provide the easy answers, but put it out there.
The really courageous and bold thing is to make movies about human behaviour.
I wanted to make a film that was sophisticated and emotional, but for a wider audience.
The DC 9/11: Time of Crisis film was hard to get the part; I had to audition three times. It was very serious and very sobering. We studied and tried to re-create all the stuff that we all saw that day.
With this silent film, I wanted to hide what was going on in the clinic. I wanted to cover it up in the best cinematic way and in an entertaining manner.
For me, with me, making a film is always about humanity.