24 Quotes by Jonas Akerlund

In many ways, 'Lords of Chaos' is my first real movie. I went deeper with this film than any of my other movies. I approached my other films like I did my music videos or commercials, like jobs. But 'Lords of Chaos' I wrote myself, and it's a close, personal story.

The guys in U2, whom I work with a lot, have a very open political agenda.

With my own work, I've always tried at least to wake people up and shake them out of their complacency. And that's always easier if I'm working with an artist who really has something to say.

I think anyone with a voice should use it. I think a lot of people could, and should, do a lot more.

Videos are all about making an impression in the moment. If you're lucky, you make a classic that people talk about for years.

I have to sell my idea, but they want it to be sold. I don't think I've ever done anything anyone's regretted.