Quentin Tarantino, 61, delays last film to create lasting memory for his 5-year-old son: 'He’ll be there'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Quentin Tarantino, 61, the acclaimed director behind films like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill', has revealed that he is in no rush to start production on his final film.

Instead, he is dedicating his time to being a present father for his two children and focusing on writing projects to create lasting memories for children with his final project.

Quentin Tarantino says 'I’m an abba'

During a conversation at the Sundance Film Festival with film critic Elvis Mitchell, Quentin Tarantino shared his desire to create lasting memories for his children, reported People.

Tarantino noted that his family life has taken precedence over his work in the film industry, which spans over three decades.

“Next month my son turns five, and I have a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. When I’m in America, I’m writing. When I’m in Israel? I’m an abba, which means father,” Tarantino said during his discussion with Mitchell.

Quentin Tarantino wants to create lasting memories for children with his final project 

The director also explained his decision to delay the production of his final film.

He expressed a desire for his son, who will soon turn five, to be old enough to remember the experience of being on a movie set.

“The idea of jumping on a voyage when they’re too young to understand it is not enticing to me,” Tarantino said.

“I want to wait until my son is at least six so he’ll know what’s going on, and it will be a memory for the rest of his life,” he added.

The 'Kill Bill' director spoke lovingly of his children whom he shares with his wife Daniella.

The couple welcomed their son Leo in February 2020 and their daughter, whose name has not been disclosed, in July 2022.

Talking about his daughter, Tarantino said, “She is already such a genius, she’ll just get it.”

Quentin Tarantino calls theater 'the final frontier' for creativity

Although holding off on directing, Quentin Tarantino is still pursuing creative endeavors.

He revealed that he is currently writing a play, which may influence his next film. “If it’s a fiasco I probably won’t turn it into a movie. But if it’s a smash hit? It might be my last movie,” he shared during the discussion, as per Variety. 

The filmmaker also expressed frustration with modern filmmaking, criticizing the short theatrical release windows and the rapid move to streaming.

"I didn’t get into all this for diminishing returns,” Tarantino said, adding “Theater is the final frontier for creative expression.”