I'm at peace with myself. My film just may please audiences. At any rate, it's already a great prize to be part of just 16 films among all of the world cinema out there. I'm tranquil and satisfied.

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

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

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

Digital is expensive, from the computers to the professional software to the technicians, but digital helps me to create more beautiful images in less time.

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.