“All of my films are based on personal experiences and beliefs. Many of my heroes are my spokespeople - and some are not!” FilmBeliefHeroPersonal ExperiencesMy HeroSpokespeople Author:Michel Ocelot
“Before my commercial success, I had difficulty doing what I wanted, but my sincere short films always won prizes in festivals. So I was ready for larger successes.” WantedFilmReadyDifficultyPrizeSincereFestivalsShort Films Author:Michel Ocelot
“I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf.” SeemsAbleFilmSellsTurf Author:Michel Ocelot
“I do my films the best as I can, period. I always hope that, gradually, my honest work will reach Americans.” I CanFilmHonestPeriodsHonest Work Author:Michel Ocelot
“I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby.” WantChildrenMadeFilmBabyTreated Author:Michel Ocelot
“I'd never make a film that I am not passionate about. My whole life, I've only made the films I wanted to make, even when I had limited means.” MeanMadeWholeWantedFilmPassionateWhole Life Author:Michel Ocelot
“My producers give me total freedom. No one asks me for anything; they just tell me to make a good film, and that's what I do.” GivingFilmAsksGive MeProducersAsk MeGood Films Author:Michel Ocelot
“The quality and success of Disney was actually bad for us animators because everyone on the planet thought that animation was only for kids and only in a certain domain. The big film festivals never thought much about animated films.” BigsKidsFilmCertainQualityPlanetsDomainFestivalsAnimationAnimatedAnimatorFilm FestivalsAnimated Films Author:Michel Ocelot
“I've always felt that I've made films, period. I wanted to leave the "ghetto." And here I am, I'm out.” MadeWantedFilmFeltPeriodsGhettoHere I Am Author:Michel Ocelot
“The film industry needs to find a way to bring audiences to movie theaters. It's more of a technical trick than a revolution.” WayNeedsFilmAudienceRevolutionIndustryTheaterTricksFilm IndustryMovie Theater Author:Michel Ocelot
“I'm at peace with myself. My film just may please audiences. At any rate, it's already a great prize to be part of just 16 films among all of the world cinema out there. I'm tranquil and satisfied.” WorldMayFilmAudiencePleaseRateSatisfiedCinemaPrizeTranquil Author:Michel Ocelot
