Before my commercial success, I had difficulty doing what I wanted, but my sincere short films always won prizes in festivals. So I was ready for larger successes. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
The quality and success of Disney was actually bad for us animators because everyone on the planet thought that animation was only for kids and only in a certain domain. The big film festivals never thought much about animated films. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I'd never make a film that I am not passionate about. My whole life, I've only made the films I wanted to make, even… — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I do my films the best as I can, period. I always hope that, gradually, my honest work will reach Americans. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I like to make people happy, and with fairy tales, I can say anything I want to, but in an agreeable way. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
People all over the world feed upon U.S. cinema and don't know about their own. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
For me, the stereoscopic imagery was a new game to play with. Surprisingly enough, it's also a return to tradition. I'm back with paper-looking… — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
One gets used to success very quickly. The surprise was how deep and enduringly I was touching people, in such different places and throughout… — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I've always felt that I've made films, period. I wanted to leave the "ghetto." And here I am, I'm out. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
I'm never really nervous because I've done the maximum; now it's up to the audience to do its job. — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
All of my films are based on personal experiences and beliefs. Many of my heroes are my spokespeople - and some are not! — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
My inspiration is my life, what I see happening around me. It can be history and, quite often, plain traditional fairy tales. But I… — Michel Ocelot Copy Share Image
