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.

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.

Fairy tales have a hidden power, and their appeal never ends. They're the best way to get messages across.

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.

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

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.