Sam Mendes, Chloé Zhao Confront the ‘Emotional Cost’ of Directing
Variety
by K.J. YossmanFebruary 16, 2026
Sam Mendes and Chloé Zhao got candid about the 'emotional cost' of being a film director during a screening of 'Hamnet' in London.
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Originally published on Variety on 2/16/2026