When I was in film school, it was said that all good films were characterised by some form of humour.

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.

I'm very proud of being persona non grata. I've never been that before in my life, and that suits me extremely wellI'm known for provocations, but I like provocations when they have a purpose. And this had no purpose whatsoever. Because I'm not Mel Gibson. I'm definitely not Mel Gibson.

Even if you feel all right, tell the actors you don't have full power, and they will help you.

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

Basically, I'm afraid of everything in life, except filmmaking.

Perhaps the only difference between me and other people is that Ive always demanded more from the sunset.