“I would say that no film is apolitical. There are politics in all film...” — Abbas Kiarostami Quote

I would say that no film is apolitical. There are politics in all films. Any film that is anchored in a society, any film that deals with humanity is necessarily political.

In order to be universal, you have to be rooted in your own culture.

When I talk to some of the younger filmmakers, they are so worried about their films that, eventually, this state of being worried reflects itself in and helps the final work. Whereas, with projects that are meticulously planned, you look at the end result and it is full of emptiness.

I really think that I don't mind people sleeping during my films, because I know that some very good films might prepare you for sleeping or falling asleep or snoozing. It's not to be taken badly at all. This is something I really mean.

Yes, politicians form public policy, but shouldn't the bodies in charge of inspecting and implementing it be apolitical?

I am a people's person and especially with my position on 'Dragons' Den' I think it is best to stay apolitical.

I'm literally an independent. Apolitical. So that I am not always going to be with the Left's perceived interests or the Right's perceived interests.

My sensibility has never been political. The things I find funny are generally apolitical.

Football can basically bring a lot together, even topics that are otherwise difficult to unite. For this, but football must try to stay out of political positions. Football should continue to be aware of this function; this includes taking an apolitical role.