The cognitive therapy that takes place in the film Antichrist is a form of therapy that I have used for some time, and it has to do with confronting your fears. I would say that especially the part of the film that has to do with therapy is humoristic because people who know about this form of therapy would know that the character is more than a fool.

You know, I really do have some morals. I do actually care about people. And I do have a political standpoint.

Just the fact that you're working is good for you.

Far be it from me to force anyone into either chess or dressage, but if you choose to do so yourself, in my opinion there is only one way: follow the rules.

I grew up in a culturally radical home, where strong emotions were forbidden.

I think its a very strange question that I have to defend myself. I don’t feel that. You are all my guests, it’s not the other way around, that’s how I feel.

I did a lot of strange things. But I am a bad Catholic that's for sure. Although I think it's difficult to believe in evil.