"The violence in my films is disturbing because it's meant to disturb."

"I don't know if I'd be able to make 'Taxi Driver' today. The culture doesn't allow it."

"I'm a big believer in the power of the image. I think it can be more powerful than words."

"I'm always trying to find the truth in my characters, even if it's an uncomfortable truth."

"I'm a big believer in the power of silence in film. I think it can be very effective."