Quotes by Claude Chabrol

“Every time I saw the Elf affair on television, I switched on the set because I found it incredibly funny. I thought that, if we could put that it in a film, it would give people watching it a certain amusement to see these people in their true ridiculousness.”

“I must admit that this film echoes the Elf affair in France. I found the real case on TV so entertaining.”

“I thought the whole thing was so hilarious. I thought a film could show how ridiculous (corrupt executives) are. They are very cunning but also very stupid.”

Stupidity is infinitely more fascinating that intelligence. Intelligence has its limits while stupidity has none.