Actually, I met a lot of directors and most of them have that fantasy to make a silent movie because for directors it's the purest way to tell a story. It's about creating images that tell a story and you don't need dialogue for that.

I make almost all the decisions on set and have to deal with all the financial aspects.

To me the recognition of the audience is part of the filmmaking process. When you make a movie, it's for them.

I only have one obsession - not to be boring.

I'm very happy in France making movies.

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

French cinema audiences usually don't express anything. Certainly not satisfaction.