To decide to film a movie again shot by shot, you must be masochistic to a certain degree because it is a much greater challenge.

It became a gamble to myself whether I was able to do the exact same film ["Funny Games"]under very different circumstances.

It could be Fascist, religious or political - it's always the same model that operates in these circumstances, and it's that which is the actuality of this film. Therefore, it's not specifically an explanation of German Fascism because that would be an impossible thing to do in any case.

Film is 24 lies per second at the service of truth, or at the service of the attempt to find the truth.

Awards are important for all directors because they improve your working conditions. You're only as good as your last film, so if you get prizes or large audiences, then you get more money for your next film.

I love actors, both my parents were actors, and the work with actors is the most enjoyable part of making a film. It's important that they feel protected and are confident they won't be betrayed. When you create that atmosphere of trust, it's in the bag - the actors will do everything to satisfy you.

What we're doing for another person is more important than what we're feeling for them.