There is no realism in American films. No realism, but something much better, great truth.

A Director Makes Only One Movie in His Life. Then He Breaks It Into Pieces and Makes It Again.

The saving grace of the cinema is that with patience, and a little love, we may arrive at that wonderfully complex creature which is called man.

When a friend speaks to me, whatever he says is interesting.

I am against great themes and great subjects... You can't film an idea. The camera is an instrument for recording physical impact.

The foundation of all civilization is loitering.

You see, in this world there is one awful thing, and that is that everyone has his reasons.