Johnnie To

“[Translated] Wow, this is a classic. For filmmakers, especially those studying film in university, if you haven't seen Dekalog, I think it's a big loss. I learned a lot from it. This is a great director, Krzysztof Kieślowski.”

“[Translated] This is even better. This is also a black and white film, I remember. It's called Harakiri. Among Japanese films, besides Akira Kurosawa, my favorite is director Masaki Kobayashi. This film is truly chilling. After watching it, you feel a chill. Those who haven't seen it must watch it.”

“[Translated] This is great. I don't need to say what this is. This is powerful. This is a Sam Peckinpah film. This film is a classic of classics. I think when I saw it in the 70s, it made me start to like films and start to have a pursuit in films because of this movie.”

“[Translated] Raging Bull, Raging Bull. I'll take this too. I've chosen mostly black and white films. Why did I choose so many black and white films? I'll make a black and white film one day.”

“[Translated] Martin Scorsese. And the Martin Scorsese... I haven't seen this one, I've never seen this one. I must watch this when I go back. This is my favorite director. He's God. He's my teacher, my teacher.”

“[Translated] This is very famous. It was a big surprise for me at the time. Three Colors: Red, White, Blue. I highly recommend this film.”

“[Translated] I saw this film, Roma. I don't know why I suddenly went to the theater to see it, but I felt so happy. After watching it, I felt the emotions between people, you never know when you'll pay the highest price. This film is in black and white, it's very good. I'll take it.”