I always try to preserve my cinematographic style, even while I work in the US. I wish to always be European.

I love mixing amateurs and professionals.

I am always more interested in performance and character depiction, and my direction says as much.

I think I avoid stepping into sentimentality by trying to be as truthful as possible with performances.

It was important on The Shipping News to have my house far enough away from each location so I had this time in the morning to think about my shots and still remain open to surprises once I got to the set.

Its just, for me, the natural standard: a woman should be able to decide over her own body.

Cinema has become a global economy, totally international.