Cinema Quote by Michel Ocelot

“Before my commercial success, I had difficulty doing what I wanted, but my sincere short films always won prizes in festivals. So I was ready for larger successes.”

Michel Ocelot

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Cinema Difficulty Festivals Film Prize Ready Short films Sincere Success Wanted

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I do my films the best as I can, period. I always hope that, gradually, my honest work will reach Americans.

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I like to make people happy, and with fairy tales, I can say anything I want to, but in an agreeable way.

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People all over the world feed upon U.S. cinema and don't know about their own.

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For me, the stereoscopic imagery was a new game to play with. Surprisingly enough, it's also a return to tradition. I'm back with paper-looking…

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I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf.

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I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby.

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One gets used to success very quickly. The surprise was how deep and enduringly I was touching people, in such different places and throughout…

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I've always felt that I've made films, period. I wanted to leave the "ghetto." And here I am, I'm out.

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I'm never really nervous because I've done the maximum; now it's up to the audience to do its job.

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All of my films are based on personal experiences and beliefs. Many of my heroes are my spokespeople - and some are not!

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My inspiration is my life, what I see happening around me. It can be history and, quite often, plain traditional fairy tales. But I…

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