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

Before my commercial success, I had difficulty doing what I wanted, but my sincere short films always won prizes in festivals. So I was ready for larger successes.

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

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

One gets used to success very quickly. The surprise was how deep and enduringly I was touching people, in such different places and throughout generations.

Kids in different countries know my movies by heart because they've seen them so many times. And wonderful returns never stop.

No matter what the level of funding or success may be, there's always money missing, and you still want to have a gorgeous image, an endless cast and a flawless rendering.