I think I really produce my best work in Iran.

In my films, I try to give people as little information as possible, which is still much more than what they get in real life. I feel that they should be grateful for the little bit of information I give them.

I've often noticed that we are not able to look at what we have in front of us, unless it's inside a frame.

In real life, when someone's partner calls them, they can tell from the first word their partner says what their mood is.

I think violence can never be justified. At the same time, nobody’s culture or beliefs should be insulted, that’s not something I can accept either. But I cannot justify or accept any violence at all.

I have no advice for anyone on how to live.

I only make notes, I don't write dialogues in full. And the notes are very much based on my knowledge of person.