Max von Sydow

Italians are great improvisers. If something unforeseen happens, they throw up their hands, and they adjust.

— Max von Sydow

Do it, do it, do it. And watch good actors. See what they are doing and how they are doing it. You…

— Max von Sydow

There are those who want to believe but can't, and there are those who believe as children and it's no problem for…

— Max von Sydow

I find it very hard to take myself seriously.

— Max von Sydow

I understand German; I can read German.

— Max von Sydow

France is, for me, the country of happiness.

— Max von Sydow

I could never learn to be totally fluent in any other language.

— Max von Sydow

If Jesus came back today, and saw what was going on in his name, he'd never stop throwing up.

— Max von Sydow

I owe Mr. Bergman so much.

— Max von Sydow

Perhaps I scare people. I don't know why.

— Max von Sydow

I remember those days with Bergman with great nostalgia. We were aware that the films were going to be quite important, and…

— Max von Sydow

My father was a professor of folklore, and my mother was a teacher until she was married. I had a good relationship…

— Max von Sydow

I think it's good that we're sometimes reminded of important events in history.

— Max von Sydow

The more I had to act like a saint, the more I felt like being a sinner.

— Max von Sydow

I just feel I shouldn't work too much, because there are so many other things to do

— Max von Sydow

Mr. Bergman had a great imagination and saw the possibilities within every one of his actors, and he gave us great challenges.…

— Max von Sydow

The studio rented a house for my wife in Los Angeles under a phony name to keep reporters away. Whenever I wanted…

— Max von Sydow

I accept a role only if it's something I really, really like

— Max von Sydow

New York is a fascinating city. I think it's a very inspiring city, but it's overpowering when you get older. It tires…

— Max von Sydow

I've been the type of father who tries desperately to be perfect but doesn't succeed all the time.

— Max von Sydow

It's very difficult being an actor and being away for a lot of time, but my sons haven't complained too much too…

— Max von Sydow

When I was brought up in Sweden, there was a great opportunity for young people to learn how to act in our…

— Max von Sydow

Playing the role of Christ was like being in a prison. It was the hardest part I've ever had to play in…

— Max von Sydow

I would like to do 'King Lear.' But I would like to do it in Swedish.

— Max von Sydow

Unfortunately, not all stories end positively.

— Max von Sydow