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

My producers give me total freedom. No one asks me for anything; they just tell me to make a good film, and that's what I do.

If I need something, I just draw it, have a few friends make it move, and it exists. I enjoy this strange power. I try to be a good sorcerer, though.

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

My inspiration is my life, what I see happening around me. It can be history and, quite often, plain traditional fairy tales. But I never adapt; I nourish myself with old stories, and then create my own tales.

I think that stereoscopic 3D will have to continue to develop. It's still quite archaic because of the glasses you have to wear.

Sometimes I dream that I'm working; that's awful. When you awaken after a big, surprising dream, you feel it's very interesting. When you sit and write it down, you realize it's a very poor script. But I may find ideas while dozing.