It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer.

I don't believe in coincidence.

I would say I'm humanly engaged.

For me, acting goes to a special place; it's almost mystical. You have to let go of what you think is good; it's a jump into trust, and trying to reach without wanting too much.

Before I thought there was a common denominator between my films - as if all my characters were sisters - but I'm not so sure now.

I don't think I'm a perfect mother. I think I'm trying my best. I think it's complicated, it's difficult. I think I'm learning from my kids so much to be their mother. I don't think you're born a mother, I think you become a mother.

What I need is to express my passion for life... It's movement I'm interested in, the life in me, the life in humanity.