It did remind me of something out of Greek mythology - the richest king who gets everything he wants, but ultimately his family has a curse on it from the Gods.

The fact that food plays such an important part in my films has everything to do with my family.

A lot of what I'm obsessed with is the relationship and the dynamics between people and the family, particularly brothers and their father.

Food tells you everything about the way people live and who they are.

The fact that food plays such an important part in my films has everything to do with my family.