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“I never seem to be able to sell my films correctly in the U.S. The U.S. defends itself on its own turf.”

Quote by Michel Ocelot

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Michel Ocelot, born on October 27, 1943, is a French writer known for his unique imagination and profound themes in his works. more

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“I won't tell you how many hours a day I work because you wouldn't believe it. But don't worry; I am in bed at 11 p.m., sleep well and get up early, without an alarm clock.”

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“Sometimes I dream that I'm working; that's awful. When you awaken after a big, surprising dream, you feel it's very interesting. When you sit and write it down, you realize it's a very poor script. But I may find ideas while dozing.”

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“I've never made films for children. That's why children like my films. Nobody wants to be treated as a baby.”

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“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.”

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“No matter what the level of funding or success may be, there's always money missing, and you still want to have a gorgeous image, an endless cast and a flawless rendering.”

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“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.”

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“For me, the stereoscopic imagery was a new game to play with. Surprisingly enough, it's also a return to tradition. I'm back with paper-looking puppets moving about in several layers of theatrical backgrounds.”

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