I discovered the 7th art at home when I was kid, through Charlie Chaplin's movies and those of my father who shot documentaries. He was my biggest influence. So I took his camera and started shooting. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
My films do have characters who have trouble escaping the world around them. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
I always need a couple of highlights to really spark the passion for a project. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
I think I avoid stepping into sentimentality by trying to be as truthful as possible with performances. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
My father would tell anyone who would listen that this dentist thing he was doing was not his passion; cinematography was. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
Its just, for me, the natural standard: a woman should be able to decide over her own body. — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
To see my wife getting inspired from my notes and thoughts, going in the direction I wanted, and have her surprise me with wonderful… — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
If you're striving for strong emotion and strong sentiment, and you're authentic with it and honest with it, then you're on the right side… — Lasse Hallstrom Copy Share Image
