Mathieu Kassovitz quotes

Mathieu Kassovitz is a French director, screenwriter, and actor, renowned for his influential work in contemporary cinema. His critically acclaimed film "La Haine" brought global attention to social issues in France. He continues to be a significant voice in both French and international filmmaking. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I'm not a politician; I'm lucky to be a filmmaker and to be able to express myself through the films I make.

Mathieu Kassovitz

We made it known that we were trying to show the reality of France. People think of Paris as the city of love or the city of light, but where you got love you got hate, where you got light you got darkness.

Mathieu Kassovitz

Well, a special screening was set up for government officials, so they didn't have to see the experience of going to see the film. They certainly aren't going to the projects to see for themselves the situation.

Mathieu Kassovitz

Like anywhere, we had to make people understand that we were there with good intentions, and that we were there with respect. We started making contacts with the people in the neighborhood three months before shooting began, so that everyone involved was comfortable.

Mathieu Kassovitz

HATE, even if it's making money. is an underground movie, that's how it was made. It's a film about police brutality in the largest sense, it's about the whole of society and not just about the hood.

Mathieu Kassovitz

I have a hard enough time speaking for myself - I don't pretend I can be a spokesman for anybody. I have no interest in playing that role.

Mathieu Kassovitz