Many filmmakers pretend that they never see anything, which has always seemed odd to me. — Jacques Rivette
Whereas with sirk, everything is always filmed. No matter what the script, he’s always a real director. — Jacques Rivette
When you see the films of certain young directors, you get the impression that film history begins for them around 1980. — Jacques Rivette
Their films would probably be better if they’d seen a few more films, which runs counter — Jacques Rivette
Many filmmakers pretend that they never see anything, which has always seemed odd to me. — Jacques Rivette
Cocteau is someone who has made such a profound impression on me that there’s no doubt he’s influenced every one of my films. — Jacques Rivette
