A work of art doesn't exist outside the perception of the audience.

My way of expression is full of complications and mystery because that's my perception of life.

There is violence in real life but I would never impose violence in a film just to attract the audience.

I think I really produce my best work in Iran.

Some movies bring out the creativity in you. Every single audience member can become creative in the face of a particular movie. If you happen to like my films, it's because my films provide a bed for you on which you can find your creativity. The Hollywood movies do not provide that for you.

Usually when I take my films to festivals, I feel incredibly anxious about them. I wonder how it will be received, how the audience will react. I feel deeply responsible for them.