Farrell 'too confused' to be a director
Acting confuses Colin Farrell too much to go into directing, the actor revealed tonight.
Farrell was among the stars attending the Jameson International Film Festival in Dublin which will screen 100 movies over 10 days.
The Dubliner’s latest project is In Bruges – a dark comedy brought to the screen by first-time director Martin McDonagh.
But the star of Phone Booth and Minority Report admitted he is happier in front of the camera for now.
“Acting confuses me too much to go into directing,” he said at tonight’s premiere at the Savoy Cinema.
“I’ve never had any particular plans in my career. I’ve just been very fortunate in the opportunities that have been put in my path. I just put a certain amount of good faith in the universe and keep plying my trade.”
Co-star Brendan Gleeson said both enjoyed a close working relationship on the film about two violent hitmen in Belgian city, Bruges.
“We collaborated constantly and sounded out things together. There was nothing getting in the way of doing the work. We both understood each other,” Gleeson said.
Also attending tonight’s premiere was Trainspotting author Irving Welsh, who lives in Dublin.
The Dublin International Film Festival is also hosting the Irish premiere of Battle In Seattle, directed by Irish actor Stuart Townsend. The film depicts the riots that confronted the World Trade Organisation’s 1999 meeting in Seattle.
Oscar hopefuls Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson will also be in Dublin for a screening of There Will Be Blood.
Day Lewis, who lives in Co Wicklow, has already won a Golden Globe and a Bafta for his portrayal of a ruthless oil baron.
The list of international directors presenting new films at the Festival include Csaba Bollok with Iska’s Journey and Philippe Aractingi with Under The Bombs.
Other guests include musician Liam O’Maonlai, who will introduce the world premiere of his African music film Dambe – The Mali Project.
The Festival, which runs until February 24, is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, the Irish Film Board and Dublin City Council.
