Occupation: Film Director Birth: November 12, 1947
No, but it’s not because I’m getting older that I’m trying to accelerate. But something very curious is happening: The older I get, the more ideas I’….
When I was young, my idea was to become a filmmaker..
I did the drawing and writing - for five years. I made a lot of short films the whole while and I made a promise to myself in front of the mirror tha….
I see people growing more and more isolated in their lives. It's not like it's a new thing, but it's more preoccupying now as you can do so many thin….
What stirs my passion is making cinema, and that means doing different things, making different types of films..
You can work, shop, do everything from home, and I find this unsettling..
I am not a fan of westerns particularly..
I never storyboard. I hate it. I don't understand why so many directors want to make comic strips of their films..
I like cinema. I am very fond of it. But from time to time I feel like having some time on my own..
I would rather my films be well-known than I be well-known..
I like films to be complete in their written form..
I think the best thing I learned from drawing comics is that it's a great exercise in concision..
I can zero in on subtle things because I'm holding the camera..
Married people from my generation are like an endangered species!.
If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director. Part of the freedom in directing, for me, is that I'm also th….
Working with the same people is so much quicker and frees up your energy for other things..
If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director..
As a spectator, I have very eclectic taste, whether it's comedies or action or very small, intimate films. And I feel as a filmmaker I should be able….
I'm not one to dwell on rehearsal or preparation. I like to just go out and do it. Of course, that doesn't mean actors are free to do whatever they l….
You may think it's very presumptuous, but I really hope that my movies are going to turn people into better people..
Working with a bunch of actors is like trying to tune each violin..