Nathan Silver

"Life’s a series of cosmic jokes. My collaborator Chris and I agree on this. Maybe that’s why we both adore this movie and get along."

"This movie makes me think of my French producer, Claire. We watched it as reference for a script we were working on together. It’s a brutal film to be sure, but I only have warm associations attached to it now: days of wine, writing, and more wine."

"I spent a winter in Montreal when I was in my early twenties. One of the few things I remember from that time is watching this thing for the first time. It broke my brain. It’s not a movie, it’s goddam life on-screen. This one leaves scars"

"Two of my collaborators, Jack and Carl, and I all agree that this contains one of the essential quotes to get through the day: “How perfectly goddamned delightful it all is, to be sure.”"