Lasse Hallstrom quotes

Lasse Hallström is a renowned Swedish film director and screenwriter, acclaimed for his emotionally resonant storytelling. His international prominence grew with successful films such as "My Life as a Dog," "The Cider House Rules," and "Chocolat." He continues to be recognized for his sensitive direction and compelling character-driven narratives. Here are 30 of his quotes:

My key interest in choosing scripts is character-driven stories, because there are so many stories that sacrifice character for plot. (Lasse Hallstrom)
I always need a couple of highlights to really spark the passion for a project. View quote
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I can't go back and label myself as an outcast because I was a pretty well-adjusted kid, but I can certainly relate to the feeling of being an outsider. View quote
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I was always attracted by the European way of life, but I am deeply Swedish. View quote
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Kevin, as the whole cast is, just wonderful people and great people, and people who are attracted to this kind of material and accepting the idea of going to Newfoundland and knowing the kind of lack of amenities. View quote
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It was important on The Shipping News to have my house far enough away from each location so I had this time in the morning to think about my shots and still remain open to surprises once I got to the set. View quote
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My father was an amateur filmmaker who shot 8mm color documentaries. View quote
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I discovered the 7th art at home when I was kid, through Charlie Chaplin's movies and those of my father who shot documentaries. He was my biggest influence. So I took his camera and started shooting. View quote
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My films do have characters who have trouble escaping the world around them. View quote
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I really want to have actors contribute their own ideas, with phrasings and ideas on all levels. View quote
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I think I avoid stepping into sentimentality by trying to be as truthful as possible with performances. (Lasse Hallstrom)
I imagined that it might be awkward to talk to your wife about her performance, so going into it I was a little nervous. But doing it was actually a wonderfully inspiring experience. View quote
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It's just, for me, the natural standard: a woman should be able to decide over her own body. View quote
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I love mixing amateurs and professionals. View quote
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Cinema has become a global economy, totally international. View quote
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I always try to preserve my cinematographic style, even while I work in the US. I wish to always be European. View quote
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I am always more interested in performance and character depiction, and my direction says as much. View quote
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I feel the need to work with my wife, Lena Olin, again. View quote
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I love involving actors at all levels - and they have to know that I want to hear their contributions, with dialogue, with story suggestions, with script changes, whatever. View quote
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My father would tell anyone who would listen that this dentist thing he was doing was not his passion; cinematography was. View quote
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A film that is bleached tends to have a more realistic quality. (Lasse Hallstrom)
I got to work with my wife, Lena Olin, for the first time, which was great. I thought it might be difficult in some way to talk to one's wife in a different way but it was so not forced. View quote
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I'm on this diet where you're supposed to eat only fish and meat. View quote
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I made all their videos, apart from the last two, so if you ever see an Abba video on TV then it's my stuff. View quote
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But I notice that there is a lack of darkness in my movies and I don't know where that comes from. View quote
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Lasse Hallstrom

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Occupation: Swedish Director
Born: June 2, 1946
Quotes count: 30