Films that are entertainments give simple answers but I think that's ultimately more cynical, as it denies the viewer room to think. If there are more answers at the end, then surely it is a richer experience. Michael Haneke answercynicaldeny share on social
To be perfectly honest, I think that as I'm growing older, I'm just growing more impatient. I'll be very happy if at some point people say, 'Michael's grown wiser and softer in his old age.' But we'll have to wait and see what my next project is. Michael Haneke agegrowhappy share on social
I try to get closer to reality, to get close to the contradictions. The cinema world can be a real world rather than a dream world. Michael Haneke cinemaclosecontradiction Change image and share on social
Usually music is used to hide a film's problems. Michael Haneke filmhidemusic Change image and share on social
An artist is someone who should raise questions rather than give answers. I have no message. Michael Haneke answerartistgive Change image and share on social
At its best, film should be like a ski jump. It should give the viewer the option of taking flight, while the act of jumping is left up to him. Michael Haneke actfilmflight Change image and share on social
And if there was one title that could be applied to all my films, it would be 'Civil War' - not civil war in the way we know it, but the daily war that goes on between us all. Michael Haneke applycivildaily Change image and share on social
There are really two types of laughter on the part of the spectator. There is the laughter of recognition - which means seeing things you're familiar with and laughing at yourself. But there's also hysterical laughter - a way of dealing with the things we see that upset us. Michael Haneke dealfamiliarhysterical share on social
Drama lives on conflict. If you're trying to deal with social issues seriously, there's no way of avoiding violence, which is so present in society. Michael Haneke avoidconflictdeal Change image and share on social
Because I'm the author of my screenplays I know what I'm looking for. It's true that I can be stubborn in demanding that I get what I want, but it's also a question of working with patience and love. Michael Haneke authordemandlove Change image and share on social
