Mississippi Mermaid was a very special experience because we only had the dialogues for the scenes we were shooting the night before.

There are relatively few role models for young people. We are in a society that is ruled by men.

To have a public life, you still have the right to a private life.

I did important films when I was very young.

I always try to keep that feeling of being on the edge. I'm afraid of knowing too well and seeming mechanical.

Bjork is a very original, interesting person. I like her very much.

You get involved with a character after spending a long time waiting, and this demands a lot of energy and concentration.