For me, the stereoscopic imagery was a new game to play with. Surprisingly enough, it's also a return to tradition. I'm back with paper-looking puppets moving about in several layers of theatrical backgrounds.

Fairy tales are my natural language. I feel at ease telling fairy tales like a fish feels in water. I am totally free.

The quality and success of Disney was actually bad for us animators because everyone on the planet thought that animation was only for kids and only in a certain domain. The big film festivals never thought much about animated films.

All of my films are based on personal experiences and beliefs. Many of my heroes are my spokespeople - and some are not!

Fairy tales have a hidden power, and their appeal never ends. They're the best way to get messages across.

I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby.

I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf.