People all over the world feed upon U.S. cinema and don't know about their own.

I do my films the best as I can, period. I always hope that, gradually, my honest work will reach Americans.

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

I won't tell you how many hours a day I work because you wouldn't believe it. But don't worry; I am in bed at 11 p.m., sleep well and get up early, without an alarm clock.

I lost so much energy in taxis, planes, hotels, phone calls and interpreters. Now, with the help from my little successes, I do everything in the same place with everyone around me. That's how a good job gets done.

The film industry needs to find a way to bring audiences to movie theaters. It's more of a technical trick than a revolution.

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