I know that atmosphere of the Parisian apartment building, with the twin menaces of the concierge on the ground floor and the landlord upstairs.

With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don't get bored! I like to tackle challenges.

I consider myself more a craftsman than an artist.

When I really love a movie, I don't want to spoil it by too frequent visits. But I like to come back to certain films, which I admire.

My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way.

I like skiing, among other things, because I have moments when I am alone in the mountains. That's fantastic, when there's nobody around you. You see miles around you, and the sun is almost down .

To the audience it doesn't really matter how much the director struggled with an actor. It's the result that counts.