“Reality may be very interesting, but a work of art must be a creation.”
Jean Renoir

“I don't like movies about serial killers, necessarily; it's too real and unpleasant for me.”
Sam Raimi

“People are smart enough to understand the difference between a movie and real life.”
Nick Cassavetes

“A fantasy film is often improved by some kind of human reality.”
James Mangold

“I am very attached to doing realistic films about what I observe.”
Cristian Mungiu