A native of Cyprus, he is now planning what promises to be an even more difficult and controversial film.

But I knew it would be a difficult film to finance.

The sensitive subject matter made this a difficult film to bring to television.

What about stars - can they sell a difficult film?

"I found acting on film really difficult", he admits of his first screen performances.

Paul Bradley explains that it was a difficult film to make.

Scenes involving the Alien queen were the most difficult to film, according to production staff.

"It's a very difficult film to sell," the executive added.

"It's quite definitely the most difficult film I've ever made," he said.

However, that interest didn't immediately translate into financial backing which, as years passed, made continuing to film increasingly difficult.