“Sometimes they’re the ones that need a hug.

Blanchett told the audience at TIFF.

It was really complicated.

Actress Cate Blanchett (L) and director Todd Haynes attend the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California.

Cate Blanchett and Todd Haynes.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

“Sometimes they’re the ones that need a hug.

And you better say, ‘Why don’t you step away and clear your head a little bit?’

“It was quite fluid, but there’s no conflict with him.

He’s sort of conflict-averse.

That doesn’t mean you necessarily have to agree,” she continued.

I’ve been on a couple of those, and the films have been f—ing awful.

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Haynes for comment.

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