Quotes By Rainer W. Fassbinder
The best thing I can think of would be to create a union between something as beautiful and powerful and wonderful as Hollywood films and a criticism of the status quo. That's my dream, to make such a German film.
Rainer W. Fassbinder
And I don't believe that melodramatic feelings are laughable - they should be taken absolutely seriously.
Rainer W. Fassbinder
Yes, actually ever since I saw his films and tried to write about them, Sirk's been in everything I've done. Not Sirk himself, but what I've learned from his work.
Rainer W. Fassbinder
The Jews have never been ashamed of being Jews, whereas homosexuals have been stupid enough to be ashamed of their homosexuality.
Rainer W. Fassbinder
So certainly, if we can tell evil stories to make people sick, we can also tell good myths that make them well.
Rainer W. Fassbinder