On the set I make jokes I can't get too involved, or it turns into sentimental soup. I try to keep it light.
Michael HanekeI think watching a movie that simply confirms my feelings is a waste of time. That applies not only to movies, but also to books and every form of art.
Michael HanekeThere are really two types of laughter on the part of the spectator. There is the laughter of recognition - which means seeing things you're familiar with and laughing at yourself. But there's also hysterical laughter - a way of dealing with the things we see that upset us.
Michael Haneke