I did direct two short movies. I learned many things, and one of the things I learned was that I am not a director. It has to be visceral, and its not for me. I feel much more comfortable acting. – Vincent Cassel
When you see violence in movies in general, its very quick and painless, which isnt what its like. – Vincent Cassel
Working with David Cronenberg or Darren Aronofsky or even Steven Soderbergh isnt really like a typical Hollywood movie. These are true artists, and have a certain amount of freedom when they work, and theyre more like independent filmmakers making their way through big studios. – Vincent Cassel
Cinema is entertainment, and people go to the movies because they want to feel good and forget about everything. – Vincent Cassel