Approach Quote by Donald Pleasence

Confusion seems to have become the vogue of European directors.

— William Wyler

If you think back to the great French directors it's difficult to think of British film-makers who are comparable.

— Ken Loach

I don't want to rescind American directors but I think that European directors in general, because of the size of the nations in Europe…

— Wes Craven

Every time I work with a European director, I find they hire the person that captures the spirit of the role. Americans tend to…

— Elizabeth Pena

That really sets great directors apart from good directors: their ability to make you feel like you matter, even if your part is much…

— Jonny Lee Miller

A lot of new American directors have had mentors who have given them advice. And some of them have had the way paved for…

— Julie Delpy

As Claude LeLouche said, his favorite American director is Sergio Leone. Not because I would be American, but because I was dealing with subject…

— Sergio Leone

Considering that I'm British and I talk the way I do, I love it when a director takes a chance on me.

— David Oyelowo

Really top-notch directors, I've often worked with them just to see how they work.

— Alan Alda

There are times when you work with directors on set, and things are a bit rudderless, and those can be good directors.

— Grant Heslov

Every time I make American film I just trust American directors and American writers.

— Jackie Chan

I've been pretty lucky to work with directors who were quite influenced by European cinema.

— Alexandre Desplat