When a sound can replace an image, cut the image or neutralize it. The ear goes more towards the within, the eye towards the outer.

The things one can express with the hand, with the head, with the shoulders!... How many useless and encumbering words then disappear! What economy!

The ear is profound, whereas the eye is frivolous, too easily satisfied. The ear is active, imaginative, whereas the eye is passive. When you hear a noise at night, instantly you imagine its cause. The sound of a train whistle conjures up the whole station. The eye can perceive only what is presented to it.

Two types of films: those that employ the resources of the theater (actors, direction, etc...) and use the camera in order to reproduce; those that employ the resources of cinematography and use the camera to create

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best - that is inspiration.

Unbalance so as to re-balance.

The crude real will not by itself yield truth.