When I was young, I believed in three things: Marxism, the redemptive power of cinema, and dynamite. Now I just believe in dynamite.

I really do believe that the Jesuit system is better for a country.

My films are often characterized by the lack of women present in them, except for this last one [Once Upon a Time in America].

If a director takes the time to document - to step back to observe - I think it I more honest. Because it has to be the public that makes the conclusions and who, possibly, resolves the situation.

I think even in American schools, they must be studying in a specialized manner.

I'm not saying that the Americans had the same impact as the Jesuits, but I do see them as a very specialized populace, even in terms of being, to a degree, naïve. Because naiveté comes from lack of information.

It's difficult to find new solicitations, new expressions. But this is talking about filmmaking. Cinema.