Jean-Jacques Annaud

The world distribution of French movies is a laughing matter. That is a fact.

I had to choose between American and British actors, and it didn't take me more than a second to decide: Russians are Europeans and should be played by other Europeans.

War scenes are less difficult than love scenes.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.