Cinema Quote by Jake Gyllenhaal

I love directors who talk action as opposed to emotion.

— William H. Macy

I think when you make a movie, one of your main focuses as a director is to inspire everyone else to give their best.…

— Nicolas Winding Refn

When you work with directors who really love actors, who love their contribution, it feels amazing. But sometimes when you work with directors, you…

— Ruth Negga

When you have a good director, it's just wonderful.

— Sarita Choudhury

I think the first feature of any director is going to hold a special place in their heart. It's kind of like a first…

— Nicholas Ozeki

The thing that separates a so-so director and a great director is a love and caring for film.

— Shirley Knight

It's always interesting to see a director trying different things, and on top of it, doing it right each and almost every time.

— Vincent Cassel

As an actress I find the most enjoyable part of acting is really just to please the director. I just want to please my…

— Joan Chen

The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.

— Malcolm McDowell

It's so hard to find a director who, when you look at their body of work, you like everything.

— Lorenzo di Bonaventura

I enjoy directing more when I don't have to direct myself. I like when I can just be the director.

— Salli Richardson

Honestly, one of my favorite things about a director is when they understand what an actor brings to their role.

— Chris Messina