Mumbai, Oct 12 (NationPress) Chinese director Chloe Zhao, acclaimed for her films ‘Eternals’ and ‘The Rider’, has highlighted several areas in need of enhancement within Hollywood.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker openly discussed the challenges of financing films, as well as the influence of neurodivergence on her narrative techniques, as reported by ‘Variety’.

Her poignant historical piece ‘Hamnet’, which delves into the personal loss that inspired William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, featuring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, recently premiered in Europe at the London Film Festival.

According to ‘Variety’, the film was met with heartfelt responses at the festival, including a surprise appearance by producer Steven Spielberg.

Reflecting on the filmmaking process, Zhao expressed that the journey ignited her passion for reviving forgotten storytelling traditions. She remarked, “Before we made everything factual and reasonable, there was a time where we’d see stories in different ways, from our dreams, our vision quests, from going into nature and listening to the birds.” She added, “The language of ambiguity is, to me, vital for the health of a society. In Hollywood, we struggle to maintain this language. If logic and mystery could coexist, we would be living in a much better world.”

Despite her aspirations for deeper storytelling, Zhao acknowledged the frequent struggle of securing funding for such projects. While profitability is not her main objective, she recognized that financial backing is crucial.

“Perhaps it’s my Chinese background, but I have a deep-seated fear of being in debt. I wish for investors in my films to see returns,” she stated. “I don’t want my vision to result in financial losses for others. I strive to negotiate with financiers to understand their comfort levels so that they can remain viable as businesses, and I work within those parameters. Limitations, I assure you, can be your best ally,” she concluded.