"The only time I’ve ever been starstruck was when I met Bob Dylan. And he didn’t say a word."

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

"I'm not interested in making films that are politically correct. I'm interested in making films that are truthful."

"I'm always trying to learn from the past, but also to look to the future."

"I'm always trying to push the boundaries of what's possible in cinema."