Film Quotes by Roman Polanski

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

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

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

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

— Roman Polanski

The whole showmanship is NOT to answer every question.

— Roman Polanski

It's easy to direct while acting; there's one less person to argue with.

— Roman Polanski

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

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

— Roman Polanski

Happy endings make me puke.

— Roman Polanski

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

The best films are because of nobody but the director.

— Roman Polanski

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

I want people to go to the movies. I am the man of the spectacle. I'm playing.

— Roman Polanski

Some experience is helpful. "The Pianist" was a film that I could make with my eyes closed because I had lived it and everything…

— Roman Polanski

Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theater.

— Roman Polanski