Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrassis an English film director, film producer, screenwriter and former journalist. He specialises in dramatisations of real-life events and is known for his signature use of hand-held cameras. His early film Bloody Sunday won the Golden Bear at 52nd Berlin International Film Festival. Other films he has directed include three in the Bourne action/thriller series: The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Jason Bourne; United 93, for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Director, and received an...
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth13 August 1955
drama responsibility reality
You face challenges and you have to make choices. You're weighing the necessary responsibility toward reality and authenticity and of course the need to create a compressed drama over two hours.
writing cutting different
There's a film you write, there's a film you shoot, and there's a film that you cut - and they're all different.
real drama acting
In the end, it's acting, it's not real. But every director will tell you that you have to create conditions that create tension, because tension is what makes drama feel real.
giving remember painful
Remembering is painful, it's difficult, but it can be inspiring and it can give wisdom.
casually contribute effect ensure events families filmmaker honoring hope hopefully lost massive position remembered sacrifice seek wisdom
The events of 9/11 had a massive effect on me, like everyone, and I wanted to use my position as a filmmaker to contribute something so they are not casually forgotten. By honoring the families who lost those they loved, I hope we can ensure that their sacrifice is remembered and hopefully seek wisdom in the future.