I think one of the most important American films is 'Jackie Brown,' which is such a humble depiction of humble characters but so powerful. The film was pure depiction of the American poverty of the '90s. — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I love some films with very silent characters, people who don't speak, but I wouldn't be able to do that. — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I hate this idea in the Cinematheque that you must watch silent movies with no music, like it's a piece of art. It's not… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I never rehearse scenes with the whole ensemble, because I need to preserve some surprise. Instead, I work with the cast individually on their… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
It's hard work to find your own voice and not to copycat anything. — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I guess that in this process of trying to incorporate or to be faithful to the films I admire so much, that's how I… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I'm an absolute fan of Angela Bassett. I think she's a great, great actress. In the biopics, she is so moving. She's very rare.… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I think one of the most important American films is 'Jackie Brown,' which is such a humble depiction of humble characters but so powerful.… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
There is rap music in all my films. In 'La Vie des Morts,' there is rap music too. It's because I'm French, and when… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
I remember the first time I read Freud, I was 25 or 30, and I was expecting it to be about the Oedipus complex.… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
Usually in France we prefer to say bad things about the Nouvelle Vague, but I'm always impressed with its freedom and the fact of… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
Each time I'm starting to work on a film, even if I love to settle the plot in the real world, I start to… — Arnaud Desplechin Copy Share Image
