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.

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.

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

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

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

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.