Why did Erich von Stronheim leave Germany? Why did Hitchcock leave England? If you were a director you'd like to work in… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
To the audience it doesn't really matter how much the director struggled with an actor. It's the result that counts. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
Why did Erich von Stronheim leave Germany? Why did Hitchcock leave England? If you were a director you'd like to work in Hollywood too.… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
I know that atmosphere of the Parisian apartment building, with the twin menaces of the concierge on the ground floor and the landlord upstairs. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
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… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
It's easy to direct while acting; there's one less person to argue with. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
I don't really know what is shocking. When you tell the story of a man who is beheaded, you have to show how they… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don't get bored! I like to tackle challenges. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
It's very important to set your place in a concrete environment. I think Chekhov said that the important thing when you have a play… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
If I had killed somebody, it wouldn't have had so much appeal to the press, you see? But f-ing, you see, and the young… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
