Story is important but the most important is the theme and how you're going to convey theme cinematically. I'm a believer also.

I'm interested in new worlds, new universes, new challenges. I always said the only reason to make a film is not for the result but for what you learn for the next one.

Wow, I wish I could have done something like that.” That’s the thing, with other filmmakers, if I like them I just feel admiration. And yes, I usually say, “I wish I could have been part of that creative process,” because the films I admire like that are so specific that I know the creative process is also so specific, it’s nothing you could just imitate.

It's a cliche, but Americans are puritanical. In their movies, they are scared of sex, but they overindulge in violence. I could have cut a G-rated version of 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' that would have pleased the American ratings board, but it would have been five minutes long.

I have this thing that, once I finish a movie, I never see it again.

No 'rules.' What are you, British or something? I guess I'm too nice... No wonder people take advantage of me.

I guess I have a short attention span! I'm interested in new worlds, new universes, new challenges.