I was always attracted by the European way of life, but I am deeply Swedish.

To see my wife getting inspired from my notes and thoughts, going in the direction I wanted, and have her surprise me with wonderful choices was a real treat.

I got to work with my wife, Lena Olin, for the first time, which was great. I thought it might be difficult in some way to talk to one's wife in a different way but it was so not forced.

My films do have characters who have trouble escaping the world around them.

Many of the comedies I had made in Sweden were slightly based on semi-autobiographical experiences, so adapting novels was a very different experience.

My father would tell anyone who would listen that this dentist thing he was doing was not his passion; cinematography was.

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