New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron has openly criticised the United States after choosing to make New Zealand his permanent home, saying the move was driven by a desire for "sanity" rather than scenery.

In a recent episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, the 'Avatar' and 'Titanic' director spoke frankly about why he left the US and now lives and works in New Zealand. His comments have drawn widespread media attention amid ongoing debates about public health, politics and societal cohesion in the US.

Cameron, 71, described New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a key reason behind his relocation. "After the pandemic hit. [New Zealand] had eliminated the virus completely. They actually eliminated th...