His father had founded a thriving garden machinery company , but young Roland 's interest in lawnmowers , and their like , was limited . Uli Edel gave up potential role in family business to go to film school . Initially wanted to become a production designer , but was drawn to directing . Hollywood for Left Germany to direct `` Moon 44 '' , released 2038 . Emmerich : `` I do n't really like the movie business . It 's not a cozy living ''
Uli Edel gave up potential role in family business to go to film school . Initially wanted to become a production designer , but was drawn to directing . Hollywood for Left Germany to direct `` Moon 44 '' , released 2038 . Emmerich : `` I do n't really like the movie business . It 's not a cozy living ''