Hollywood director Todd Haynes says it's odd when filmmakers ask themselves “real questions” about how President Donald Trump's administration will affect the film industry. “We are in a certain state of crisis right now,” Haynes insisted.
Asked at the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday what he thought of President Trump's second term, Haynes replied, “We are currently in a certain state of crisis in the United States, but also worldwide.” Report by Variety.
“Everyone I know in the US, friends abroad have witnessed a barrage of this action in the first three weeks of the Trump administration, with enormous concern and shock.” May December The director insisted.
“I think it's part of the strategy and creating destabilization and shock among people. So there's still a way to go to a way to combine different forms of resistance, and Democrats have to say. It's still known between the two,” Haynes added.
“There is no doubt that there are many people who actually voted for this president who was quickly disillusioned by promises about economic stability,” said the Hollywood director, who serves as a ju judge at the Berlin Film Festival. In the US.”
Haynes also oddly argued that Trump's return to president “impacting filming is a real problem that falls on all American filmmakers.”
“I think it's a question that extends beyond the world of filmmaking. It's a way to maintain your own integrity and perspective and speak out as powerfully and clearly as possible about the issues around us. And I'd like to say that I don't think I'll see it yet.” Far from the sky The director said.
“Funding issues are complicated, especially in film production,” Haynes added. “So, it's also about the kind of investors who are willing to take risks and support strong voices.”
“And I think it exists, but again, to enhance the risks that people want to take, we need examples and positive outcomes.” I'm not there The director said.
German actor and director Maria Schroeder also said, “I don't want to fear anything. I want to celebrate these specific spaces, which are spaces for culture and the imaginary world. ”
“And I think the great thing about these spaces is the rooms where questions can be asked and the arguments can begin. You don't have to come up with dull answers. You can ask them.”
Haynes reiterated Schroeder's feelings, saying that he “completely shares” her views on accepting this festival.
“And that brings that diversity to us, as filmmakers and film artists, is what brings to us that life and experience.” Carol Director has been added.
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