Quotes by Roman Polanski

About Roman Polanski:

Roman Polanski is a Polish and, since 1976, naturalized-French film director, producer, writer, and actor. Having made films in Poland, the United Kingdom, France and the United States, he is considered one of the few "truly international filmmakers." Polanski's films have inspired diverse directors, including the Coen brothers, Wes Anderson, David Fincher, Atom Egoyan, Darren Aronofsky, Park Chan-wook, Sean Durkin, Abel Ferrara, and Wes Craven.
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I don't really know what is shocking. When you tell the story of a man who is beheaded, you have to show how they cut off his head. If you don't, it's like telling a dirty joke and leaving out the punch line.

Roman Polanski

I never made a film which fully satisfied me.

Roman Polanski

My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way.

Roman Polanski

Whenever I get happy, I always have a terrible feeling.

Roman Polanski

You have to show violence the way it is. If you don't show it realistically, then that's immoral and harmful. If you don't upset people, then that's obscenity.

Roman Polanski

I did not have a reputation to defend.

Roman Polanski
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I still had some honor... I still have some now.

Roman Polanski

In Paris, one is always reminded of being a foreigner. If you park your car wrong, it is not the fact that it's on the sidewalk that matters, but the fact that you speak with an accent.

Roman Polanski

If you have a great passion it seems that the logical thing is to see the fruit of it, and the fruit are children.

Roman Polanski

I can only say that whatever my life and work have been, I'm not envious of anyone-and this is my biggest satisfaction.

Roman Polanski

Normal love isn't interesting. I assure you that it's incredibly boring.

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Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theater.

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I want people to go to the movies. I am the man of the spectacle. I'm playing.

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Author Bio

  • NameRoman Polanski
  • DescriptionPolish-French film director, producer, writer, and actor
  • AliasesRajmund Roman Thierry Pola?ski
  • BornAugust 18, 1933
  • CountryPoland; France
  • ProfessionFilm Director; Actor; Film Producer; Screenwriter; Writer
  • AwardsCommandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres?; César Award For Best Director; Academy Award For Best Director; Medal For Merit To Culture; Silver Bear For Best Director