“There was a Russian director named Elem Klimov, who did his films duri...” — Stellan Skarsgard Quote

There was a Russian director named Elem Klimov, who did his films during the communist days. They were constantly struggling with the authorities and to be allowed to express themselves. But he did one of the best war movies I've ever seen - it's called 'Come and See.'

I've got a lot of weaknesses. One of them is that I often get scared and tense when I'm working - and fear is one of the big threats to any good performance, because it closes you down and makes it harder for you to produce life in front of the camera.

The first time I saw Istvan Szabo's 'Mephisto,' I came out and I was in shock. I was shaking.

If you look at Kirsten Dunst's performance in 'Melancholia,' which I think is absolutely wonderful - it's not even in the text, because she doesn't say much; it's all in her eyes. She doesn't have to explain what she's feeling. You just feel it.

The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.

Living with fear stops us taking risks, and if you don't go out on the branch, you're never going to get the best fruit.

I wanted to be one of the best players of my era at my position. And I did that, and I earned that. No one gave that to me. I earned every single thing.

Since we live in this world, we have to do our best for this world.

Research has shown that the best way to be happy is to make each day happy.