Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone
William Oliver Stoneis an American film director, screenwriter, and producer...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth15 September 1946
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
We could learn a lot from the ancients, and we should go back there.
strong school nihilism
Cynicism was a school in Greece - the Cynics. Diogenes is a famous Cynic. There was a strong belief in nihilism and narcissism. Those are old schools too.
integrity people honor
Concepts of integrity and heroism and honor are still important to the world today. Some people behave well, and some people behave badly.
I'm interested, I suppose, in tortured power.
thinking people misunderstood
I think a lot of people misunderstand what I'm doing, because my films are not easy sometimes. They do deserve a second viewing. I think they get misunderstood easily.
praying destruction
We pray for no destruction, and for the forces of destruction not to take over.
victory helping kind
Every day that you get up, it's some kind of victory if you're making a good product, or working on a project that can only help mankind.
challenges
We have enormous challenges in front of us.
thinking mind
I think everyone has the same question on their mind: Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
style changed not-sure
I've changed my style constantly, so I'm not sure I have one defined style, except perhaps style of subject matter. But you learn as you go, I suppose.
art different film
I see films in theaters, and I enjoy films. I enjoy the art of storytelling, and the different ways to tell them.
children good-things things-happen
We're all divided, but some of us have children, and we are invested in the future and would like to see good things happen.
passion people live-in-the-moment
People are still living in the moment, and they feel the passion of now.
You get much more heat when you do something current.