I got into film in an odd way - when I was 17 years old I participated in a Swedish film as an actor. I think every person at that age should get a r…

- Hannes Holm

In life, new thoughts and ideas always clash with the old world order and habits.

- Hannes Holm

When I was younger, I didn't like shooting part, because I was more of a writer and didn't like being the center of it all.

- Hannes Holm

The longer I've been a director, the less I have to 'direct.'

- Hannes Holm

In Sweden, we have what is called 'The Finnish Disease.' It consists of not talking much, or at all.

- Hannes Holm

Love can become overused.

- Hannes Holm

I consider myself 'local' in Sweden.

- Hannes Holm

I often use humor as a tool in my writing, and sometimes that works and sometimes it sits alone just as a funny line.

- Hannes Holm

I love filmmaking because it's like harvesting as a farmer. I have an idea, I get the financing, I write the script and then cast and shoot and edit.…

- Hannes Holm