I like to make films about people who changed the lives of others and asserted human dignity.

If I were able to write, I probably would. But movies have given me a part of my life where I can express feelings and bring convictions to an audience as if I could write. So I made 'Gandhi' about human relations, prejudice and the empire. In 'Cry Freedom' I expressed my horror and disgust about apartheid.

I'm not a great director or an auteur; I'm an ensemble director. I do think I can get wonderful performances out of actors.

Richard Attenborough Quotes