Top 84 Quotes by Max von Sydow

About Max von Sydow

These are some quotes by Swedish author Max von Sydow Actor, who was born on April 10, 1929.

We should look back now and then. Our politicians should look back every now and then.

We should look back now and then. Our politicians should look back every now and then.

Max von Sydow

In a silent film, you speak but the audience does not hear you.

In a silent film, you speak but the audience does not hear you.

Max von Sydow

Nobody told me there was any idea for a sequel to 'The Exorcist.' But my agent called me to tell me they were going to do it, and there was a part for me. I said, 'But I died in the first film.' 'Well,' he told me, 'this is from the early days of Father Merrin's life.' I told him I just didn't want to do it again.

Max von Sydow

There are many documentary filmmakers who have a tough time because they don't really get what they need to do what they want. There are so many people with good visions that should be encouraged and helped. And they will deliver, I'm sure.

Max von Sydow

It's not a matter of learning lines. It's a matter of getting into the ideas and the will of the person. It's a matter of, 'What does he want to do? What does he want to achieve?'

It's not a matter of learning lines. It's a matter of getting into the ideas and the will of the person. It's a matter of, 'What does he want to do? What does he want to achieve?'

Max von Sydow

Sometimes you remember more about the location where you shot the film than the film itself.

Sometimes you remember more about the location where you shot the film than the film itself.

Max von Sydow

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

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

Max von Sydow

The Devil, of course, must have been or must be a very charming person.

The Devil, of course, must have been or must be a very charming person.

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 my life. I couldn't smoke or drink in public. I couldn't.

Playing the role of Christ was like being in a prison. It was the hardest part I've ever had to play in my life. I couldn't smoke or drink in public. I couldn't.

Max von Sydow

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

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

Max von Sydow

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