I'm attracted to working with comedians because they don't have that stars' idea of what a hero should be. The downside is they're always addressing the camera too much. Michel Gondry addressattractcamera Change image and share on social
My grandfather lived across the garden from us, and in his attic he had a lot of radios, appliances and inventions that he had made over 50 years, such as a keyboard called a clavioline, which can be heard on some Beatles songs - it was popular in the 60s. So we had all that at home. Michel Gondry 60sapplianceattic share on social
Sometimes it's interesting to see something that you're not used to seeing, which is the main ingredient of life, and it's removed from the usual entertainment. I think it's important to give the opportunity to people to witness the life of somebody who was not public. Michel Gondry entertainmentgiveimportant share on social
I had a lot of encouragement and tolerance from my parents, but I also have many friends who didn't get that from their parents and in a way they have more strength from spending years where nobody believed in them. Michel Gondry believeencouragementfriend share on social
I learned to drive when I was 35. I'm driving like an old lady and very close to the wheel. I don't take many risks, and when people yell at me I say 'sorry, sorry, sorry!' I don't have road rage yet. Michel Gondry closedrivelady Change image and share on social
There's nothing worse than a dream sequence done all in post-production. Michel Gondry badlydreampost Change image and share on social
In my opinion, it's more interesting to see magic happening in a world that feels grounded. If the world is already crazy, then anything can happen. So it's better to start with something real. Michel Gondry crazyfeltground Change image and share on social
I don't want to compare myself to him - I don't want people to see me as this great genius - but when I see Charlie Chaplin's movies there is a combination of drama, naivety and social meaning that I can see in myself, at a different level. Michel Gondry chaplincharliecombination share on social
The problem is, with a lot of children's films, they are very commercial. Michel Gondry childcommercialfilm Change image and share on social
You need philosophy. It sounds a little pompous but I think when you direct a film, the only way to find a response to the questions you keep asking yourself is to have a philosophy. Michel Gondry directfilmfind Change image and share on social
