I think my imagination dictates the technologies I use. But at the same time, my imagination can be technologic. Sometimes I see a tool and I know immediately how to use it, but most of the time I use the tool for an idea I already have. Michel Gondry dictateideaimagination share on social
I've always loved 3D. In fact, as a kid, I was exposed to 3D at an early age because my grandfather was a specialist of 3D in cinematheques. And then my cousin put it in 'Science of Sleep' with toilet paper tube cities. But he was a specialist and I always wanted to do something in 3D. Michel Gondry agecinemathequescity share on social
I don't like the idea of competition - maybe because I kept losing them when I was a kid. Maybe it's better to be the one who loses? Michel Gondry competitionideakid Change image and share on social
Perhaps my favourite story is 'Le Passe-Muraille' by Marcel Ayme. It's about a guy who wakes up with a weird faculty that means he can walk through walls. He's a very shy clerk, and he uses it to get revenge, or vent his frustration. Michel Gondry aymeclerkfaculty 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
The beauty of doing film is that you construct whatever you do block by block and you can build something that will stay. Michel Gondry beautyblockbuild Change image and share on social