Zack Snyder says he isn't a fascist, calls 300 "the gayest movie ever made"
The director spoke in Toronto following the TIFF premiere of The Last Photograph .
On Sunday, the Toronto International Film Festival unveiled Zack Snyder's latest project, The Last Photograph, eliciting reactions ranging from "shit" to "fuckin' shit," according to critics. Undeterred, Snyder sat down with Variety to address the social media backlash surrounding his independent feature film. The interview delved into various topics, including The Last Photograph, his stance on political accusations of fascism, and his opinion on his next project.
Snyder sought to clarify his political views amidst the accusations of fascism, asserting that he is not a fascist. He recalled a similar situation when 300, his 2006 film, faced criticism at the Berlin Film Festival, with attendees booing and walking out. Snyder stated that people often focus on the controversy rather than the film itself, and emphasized his pro-gay stance, claiming that 300 is one of the gayest movies ever made.
The director also mentioned his potential future projects, such as remaking Escape From New York and creating a Rick and Morty movie, as well as his long-sought adaptation of Ayn Rand's Fountainhead.
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