Return Quotes by Michel Ocelot

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

I do my films the best as I can, period. I always hope that, gradually, my honest work will reach Americans.

— Michel Ocelot

I like to make people happy, and with fairy tales, I can say anything I want to, but in an agreeable way.

— Michel Ocelot

People all over the world feed upon U.S. cinema and don't know about their own.

— Michel Ocelot

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

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

I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby.

— Michel Ocelot

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

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

I'm never really nervous because I've done the maximum; now it's up to the audience to do its job.

— Michel Ocelot

All of my films are based on personal experiences and beliefs. Many of my heroes are my spokespeople - and some are not!

— Michel Ocelot

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