Director Danny Boyle speaks to Ria Chatterjee about his latest film, Trance, starring James McAvoy.
It was shot at the same time as he was working on the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.
Film clips courtesy: Fox Searchlight Pictures
The creative director behind the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics believes hard financial times have made it difficult for the spirit of the Games to last.
Danny Boyle, who was praised for his work in masterminding the £27 million performance, said he felt the positive impact of the Games before they started and after they ended.
But he said the public will return to their "private battles", adding that it is "naive" to hope the optimism of the Games will continue.
The Oscar-winning movie director also told The Sun: "I think it would be naive to say it could last."
Filmmaker Danny Boyle is reuniting with some of the stars who helped deliver the spectacular London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.
Read the full storyWorkers at the Olympic Stadium have begun installing the set for the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.
Titled "Green and Pleasant", the scenery depicts a traditional and idyllic view of the British countryside, with a patchwork of green fields, meadows and rivers.
Real farmyard animals will feature in the production, including 70 sheep, 12 horses, 10 chickens, 10 ducks, nine geese, three cows, three sheep dogs and two goats.
Artistic Director Danny Boyle (of Slumdog Millionaire fame) says the Opening ceremony "is not a pop concert". Instead, he is trying to make it feel "like you are watching a live film being made."
Olympics Correspondent Simon Harris is at a special briefing on the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.
Boyle: Ambition is to keep the show as close to three hours as possible. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Show features one hour of culture, athletes' parade, cauldron lighting and fireworks. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Boyle on the Olympics: "The biggest thing any country does apart from mobilise for war." @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:A model of the stage-scenery for the London 2012 Opening Ceremony has been unveiled.
One end of the stadium will represent Glastonbury Tor.
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More details on the Olympic Opening Ceremony from our correspondent Simon Harris.
Boyle: "Everyone's paid for this and everyone should benefit. " @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Music will include Nimrod and tracks by Underworld. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Real sheep, cows and horses will feature in the show. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Our Olympics Correspondent Simon Harris is tweeting from a briefing on the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.
Artistic director Danny Boyle (who directed the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire) is describing his vision for the show.
Danny Boyle describes opening ceremony as "elusive" and a "puzzle". @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Ceremony will combine Glastonbury with the last night of the proms. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:One end of the stadium will represent Glastonbury Tor. @londontonight
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