Bille August

She is also brought to a point of zero in the beginning of the story, and I think you can read more

She is also brought to a point of zero in the beginning of the story, and I think you can say that about a lot of my films in that they are often about people who are brought to the point of zero in the beginning of the film.

It was actually Peter's idea that I should make the film. He called me in the very beginning, and I read more

It was actually Peter's idea that I should make the film. He called me in the very beginning, and I hadn't even read the book. So I read it and I liked it very much and I knew I'd certainly like to do it.

I like the vulnerability, the naked face. And then, of course, I hadn't done a contemporary story in 3 or read more

I like the vulnerability, the naked face. And then, of course, I hadn't done a contemporary story in 3 or 4 films, so that also interested me.

Les Miserables. I never read the book before, but when I read this script it was so outstanding, so brilliant, read more

Les Miserables. I never read the book before, but when I read this script it was so outstanding, so brilliant, I wanted to make it.

I spent almost 3 months with Bergman, four hours every afternoon. We sat and went through the whole script. To read more

I spent almost 3 months with Bergman, four hours every afternoon. We sat and went through the whole script. To be honest, most of the time we talked about life and other different things. It was really a wonderful time.