But no one should have the right to manipulate my films in the first place.
Dario Argento

But you know, as you say, the original versions of my films are getting out there, slowly.
Dario Argento

Even in the former Soviet Union, they have good copies of my movies.
Dario Argento

Every writer, to some extent, writes about himself.
Dario Argento

I also don't like films that are made just to make money, no this kind of film I don't like.
Dario Argento

I like films to have something inside, I don't mean a message, I mean something from the soul.
Dario Argento

I like to watch many things, especially strange films and something recent, not just the story.
Dario Argento

I want to do what I want when I want to do it not be dictated to by audiences.
Dario Argento

I wanted to get back to my style of 20 years ago after a long period of exploring horror and fantasy themes.
Dario Argento

I went through a phase where I thought nostalgia was a bad thing.
Dario Argento


I'm very interested in portraying homosexual man and woman in my films because I'm interested in their lives and their problems.
Dario Argento

I've been lucky enough to have had the luxury of being able to make the picture I've wanted to make each time on my own terms and without compromise.
Dario Argento

I've never gone into analysis. But Freud opened a door, I know.
Dario Argento

If you don't like my movies, don't watch them.
Dario Argento

If you make a film normally it's all right, the distributors are helpful and cooperative. But if you make a film that's a little stange, a little bizarre, then all the time it's a struggle with them.
Dario Argento

In each of my characters there is a little of me. Not strictly autobiographical but a little piece of my soul.
Dario Argento

In Italy the censor is very old and there are many judges and psychiatrists who analyse you.
Dario Argento

It irritated me that my fans kept wanting me to retread old ground.
Dario Argento

It's incredible that they censor films. It's sad.
Dario Argento

Maybe when I stop making movies, I'll understand my work better.
Dario Argento