The way the film was made was the only way possible. I was under pressure and had to accept. I don't want to go over that again. You have the reputation of being a director who listens a great deal to suggestions from actors and crew. That's the way I work.
Film is a collective effort.
The director is empowered to allow everyone to exercise his talents. To my mind that is a sensible way of working. I believe some directors behave like leaders. The crew follow their orders. Moreover, I think that therein lies the essential difference between a cineaste and a writer or painter.