I am unusual for a Frenchman - I have absolutely nothing against the United States.

Finally, you're right about one point, your entire way of thinking is predicted by what you're immersed in so you know you won't make a bad decision. You can make a bad decision but it's still in the good sphere normally if you work well. You're prepared to face a crew who wants to know everything and poses a hundred questions a minute, because you know you have good reflexes and can respond very quickly.

There's always been a struggle with filmmakers between art and industry, and you have to find a balance

Sometimes I think you have to try to do things that people don't think are doable. I remember at the very beginning actually, the first person I had to convince was myself really because there's a self-censorship. When everybody says 'we don't do silent movies anymore,' you agree with everybody, and you say 'yeah, you're right.' It was a fantasy.

I only have one obsession - not to be boring.

I think the writer is always the creator, because he's starting with nothing, but the actor comes in and gives flesh and blood.

I am unusual for a Frenchman - I have absolutely nothing against the United States.