I'm trying to figure myself out through my movies. Whether it's big stuff like what we're doing here, or little stuff like, 'Why aren't I happier?' With every film I feel like I'm apologising for something. I feel I'm most successful when I'm looking for something that embarrasses me about my character that I'd like to expose.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights their personal journey of self-discovery through the creation of movies. They explain that their films become a means to understand themselves better, tackling not only significant topics but also smaller aspects like personal happiness. The speaker notes that their success lies in identifying elements within their characters that make them feel vulnerable or embarrassed, and then striving to expose those aspects to create more authentic and relatable storytelling. Through this process, the filmmaker feels a sense of self-discovery and seeks to apologize or reconcile with their own flaws and insecurities.

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