Martin Scorsese’s Heartbreaking ‘No More Time’ Comment Is Making Fans Emotional Over His Retirement Announcement; Legendary Director Says “I’m Old”

Martin Scorsese is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of the generation, as his filmmaking style has changed the way we see cinema. The movies made by him have shown his love for filmmaking, and audiences have always wished to see more of him. While we never know how long we will see his work on the big screen, the director teased his retirement when asked if he still has the drive to keep directing films.

With an illustrious career since 1960, Scorsese is still directing blockbusters like the forthcoming Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Recently, the filmmaker argued that he can’t even make all of the films he is still inspired to make before he inevitably passes away. Read on to find out more about what he had to say about his filming legacy.

During a conversation with Deadline, the filmmaker talked about his upcoming film, Killers of the Flower Moon. When asked about his future and the fire to get right back behind the camera, Martin Scorsese said, “I wish I could take a break for eight weeks and make a film at the same time [laughs]. The whole world has opened up to me, but it’s too late. It’s too late.”