When I last went to Italy, over two years ago, I had a lot more trouble understanding the language than I used to when I lived there for a year. I used to speak very little but I could understand very well.

But I still always felt the absence of a mother.

I think you never forget your childhood, whether it was happy or unhappy.

If you do two versions of a film, they should be identical. With the same frames and settings.

Well, I always run the risk of falling on my face, which has in fact happened.

I also won one from the emperor of Japan, with a prize for the arts. That's important.

A lot of people are upset that I'm not working. They say it's a disgrace.