I don't rehash the past. It's my baggage. That's all. I accept things as they are. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
I like skiing, among other things, because I have moments when I am alone in the mountains. That's fantastic, when there's nobody… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
I sometimes cry in the moments that are not necessarily dramatic or tragic in the films, often because of the music. I… — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
It's easy to direct while acting; there's one less person to argue with. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don't get bored! I like to tackle challenges. — Roman Polanski Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
