Panaji:
Anurag Kashyap counts himself as a huge fan of Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin and it seems that the admiration is mutual as Akin says he has more respect for the Dev D director than for Quentin Tarantino.
"I have become a fan of Anurag Kashyap after watching his That Girl in Yellow Boots, although I am not much aware about his other films," Akin told PTI.
When asked about Tarantino's influence on world cinema, the director said, "I don't like violence and I have a moral problem with the way it is used in films. I have more respect for Anurag without knowing much about his cinema," he said, adding that he was planning to watch Dev D soon.
The Edge of Heaven director, one of the star attractions at NFDC's film bazaar, is on his maiden visit to the country and hopes to get something out of Indian market for his films.
"You make great films and there is lot of money here. I hope I get some money for my next project. But I don't have a script right now. So no script no money. I would be happy if we can show your film in Germany and my films can come here. That would be great," the 37-year-old filmmaker said.
Talking about his Turkish heritage and his visit here, Akin said that after coming to Asia and especially India, he realised that he has more of an oriental identity.
"You know I have grown up amid discussions whether Turkey should be a part of European Union or not. It is my first visit to Asia and I realise that we are more oriental. I am European too because I live in Germany but I am more oriental. Turkey is the Western edge of Asia and it should nottrouble itself about becoming EU member," he said.
Asked about his awareness about Indian cinema, Akin admitted that he was not very much familiar with the work of filmmakers here but will try to educate himself about Indian cinema while he is in the country.
"I admit I have not seen too many Indian films but I saw an old Bollywood film about three brothers (Yaadon Ki Baraat) and I loved it because it reminded me about the cinema of my parents time. Though I admit it was a bit of an effort," he said.
"I have become a fan of Anurag Kashyap after watching his That Girl in Yellow Boots, although I am not much aware about his other films," Akin told PTI.
When asked about Tarantino's influence on world cinema, the director said, "I don't like violence and I have a moral problem with the way it is used in films. I have more respect for Anurag without knowing much about his cinema," he said, adding that he was planning to watch Dev D soon.
The Edge of Heaven director, one of the star attractions at NFDC's film bazaar, is on his maiden visit to the country and hopes to get something out of Indian market for his films.
"You make great films and there is lot of money here. I hope I get some money for my next project. But I don't have a script right now. So no script no money. I would be happy if we can show your film in Germany and my films can come here. That would be great," the 37-year-old filmmaker said.
Talking about his Turkish heritage and his visit here, Akin said that after coming to Asia and especially India, he realised that he has more of an oriental identity.
"You know I have grown up amid discussions whether Turkey should be a part of European Union or not. It is my first visit to Asia and I realise that we are more oriental. I am European too because I live in Germany but I am more oriental. Turkey is the Western edge of Asia and it should nottrouble itself about becoming EU member," he said.
Asked about his awareness about Indian cinema, Akin admitted that he was not very much familiar with the work of filmmakers here but will try to educate himself about Indian cinema while he is in the country.
"I admit I have not seen too many Indian films but I saw an old Bollywood film about three brothers (Yaadon Ki Baraat) and I loved it because it reminded me about the cinema of my parents time. Though I admit it was a bit of an effort," he said.
