I've never made any concessions, so I am 100% responsible for my films. This makes me feel very proud.
Jean-Pierre JeunetEach time, I try to find a family of interesting faces. I follow the tradition of films from the 40s - at this time, there were so many interesting faces in France. I often work with the same because there are not thousands and thousands in France. I'm looking for interesting faces and characters actors, and it's not for everybody.
Jean-Pierre JeunetI think we're entering a new period of filmmaking that's analogous to switching from black-and-white to color, or from silent to sound. The medium is completely flexible, and it's not bound by anything. If you imagine something, you can do it.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet