100 Quotes by Zal Batmanglij

I think the political is personal, and the personal is political.

At AFI, you make three cycle films your first year, and then you make a thesis film your second year, and I watched Darren Aronofsky's cycle films and was blown away - there was a young Lucy Liu, who was just part of that generation. And I just wanted to be part of that tradition.

I never think the ends justify the means.

Any director who's willing to be brave not only in terms of subject matter but also in terms of being emotional and moving you is what inspires me.

A good story isn't preachy; a good story is always entertaining.

The best dumpster meal I has was the first one I had.

When I call 'Action,' I love to be surprised. And the actors I've been fortunate enough to work with always surprise me in the best ways.

Especially in America, when you move away from home, sometimes you get disconnected with your grandparents, your friends you grew up with.

I'm very fascinated by genre.