Five Quotes by Patrice Leconte

I'm not one to dwell on rehearsal or preparation.

— Patrice Leconte

I like films that are well-written and concise and with not a lot of room for improvisation.

— Patrice Leconte

I would rather my films be well-known than I be well-known.

— Patrice Leconte

Yes, I am very prolific.

— Patrice Leconte

Working with the same people is so much quicker and frees up your energy for other things.

— Patrice Leconte

I can zero in on subtle things because I'm holding the camera.

— Patrice Leconte

Sometimes it only takes three words, so long as they're the right words, to direct an actor in the right way.

— Patrice Leconte

I like cinema. I am very fond of it. But from time to time I feel like having some time on my own.

— Patrice Leconte

If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director. Part of the freedom in directing, for me,…

— Patrice Leconte

Married people from my generation are like an endangered species!

— Patrice Leconte

If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director.

— Patrice Leconte

Working with a bunch of actors is like trying to tune each violin.

— Patrice Leconte