Guillaume Canet quotes

Guillaume Canet is a French actor, film director, and screenwriter known for his versatility in cinema. Many recognize his work both in front of and behind the camera, especially for films like "Tell No One" and "Little White Lies". He has earned multiple awards and continues to be an influential figure in French film. Here are 14 of his quotes:

Everything goes by so fast that if you want to be a part of it, you need to go that fast. But because you go that fast, you don't lead the life you should lead. (Guillaume Canet)

I spent all my youth with horses.

Guillaume Canet

Directing remains very psychological, and it takes a lot of time and reflection. When you're an actor, it takes less time, and you can express yourself physically.

Guillaume Canet

I'm an absolute fan of 1970s New York in films like 'Mean Streets' and 'Dog Day Afternoon.

Guillaume Canet

I know that one day I would love to do a musical.

Guillaume Canet

You have to draw on your unconscious when you make a film - you can't worry about whether it's costing a lot of money.

Guillaume Canet

I would rather do really good French films than 'American Pie.'

Guillaume Canet

Music is one of the important things for me in cinema.

Guillaume Canet

It's physically and psychologically exhausting to make a film.

Guillaume Canet

It was really hard to find another project after my first film.

Guillaume Canet

In any group there is more or less tension between people, and there are complicities and affinities. (Guillaume Canet)

You need to feed yourself with emotions and life or you'll become empty.

Guillaume Canet

I've had gay friends who grew up in small towns in France who had to lie for most of their lives, even to themselves. But eventually such lies become stronger than the people, and they have to face them.

Guillaume Canet

I think it's very boring for a director to always do the same kind of movies.

Guillaume Canet

Guillaume Canet

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Occupation: French Actor
Born: April 10, 1973
Quotes count: 14

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