You have to show violence the way it is. If you don't show it realistically, then that's immoral and harmful. If you don't upset people, then that's obscenity. — 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
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
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
My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way. — Roman Polanski Copy Share
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
With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don't get bored! I like to tackle challenges. — Roman Polanski Copy Share
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
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
I want people to go to the movies. I am the man of the spectacle. I'm playing. — Roman Polanski Copy Share
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 Copy Share
