US director Stephen Soderbergh and cast on Wednesday charmed Berlinale audiences as they arrived in the German capital to present action movie, 'Haywire'.
The film features mixed martial arts star Gina Carano as an intelligence agent who is double-crossed and shows no mercy in taking revenge.
But in real life Carano is much better disposed towards her co-stars.
SOUNDBITE, Gina Carano, actress, saying (English):
"You know, everybody I acted with was completely beautiful for me and they were just so real and down to earth that it made it a real experience, and I couldn't be more grateful for the people that were surrounding me in this film and I will always be fans of theirs, not only just for their charisma but for the people that they are. "
As director Stephen Soderbergh walked the red carpet, he confirmed rumours that he now plans to quit showbusiness for a while when his current projects are completed.
SOUNDBITE, Stephen Soderbergh, director, saying (English):
"Well I am going to tale a break, yeah sure, it's been since 'Out of Sight' it's been sort of one thing after another, so yeah, just a little break."
If Soderbergh does fold away his director's chair for good, one man who's pleased to have had the chance to work with him is actor Antonio Banderas.
SOUNDBITE, Antonio Banderas, actor, saying (English):
"I am fan, I am fan of mister Soderbergh, for a long time ago, the possibility of working together happened in the past, I was committed with other movies, but I am really happy I was in this movie, even with a little character, I don't care, just to see him working in first row, he was impressive, very interesting."
'Haywire' runs out of competition at the Berlin film festival.
Edward Baran, Reuters
