I am filmmaker Quentin Dupieux aka Mr. Oizo, AmA.

Mr. Oizo, when will Flat Eric return?

soon maybe

How much convincing did you have to do with anyone when trying to get financing for Rubber?

Was it a pretty straightforward, "I'd like to do a movie about a killer tire." "Sure, sounds great. Here's some money." How much pressure did you have to deal with about the idea of Rubber being a movie?

i'm very lucky to work with the best producer on earth, who is a very good friend at the same time. basically, he trusts me and just go out find money for my nonsense projects..

You're writing process (music wise) took a drastic turn midway through your career. Can you elaborate on why you switched from using mostly hardware to a mostly DAW oriented setup? what sort of software tools have you found to be most important in your writing/production process? and finally, which song of yours are you most proud of?

i think i'm proud of this tune called 'textes' (stade 3 EP). i just love it like someone else did it. i think it is a perfect tune. i switched to software because i got bored with my old analog equipment. i needed something new and exciting

When you made 'Analog Worms Attack' did you use any drugs?

no, i was just young. being young is the best drug ever.

Who are your favorite contemporary electronic musicians or DJs? Who does Mr. Oizo go to see when he goes out?

i have absolutely no respect for DJs.

What was the inspiration for Flat Eric, and why has he stuck around with you for so long?

Love your music! We can't wait to check out the new movie this weekend!

flat eric was inspired by dogs.

Thank you for making some of the most bizzarely wonderful music and films I have ever consumed. Steak is such a wonderful movie, and the soundtrack was a brilliant collaboration. I have a few questions, Mr. Oizo...

1. What is the situation with WRONG COPS? I really enjoyed the short that was online a few months ago, Marilyn Manson needs those kind of roles.
   
2. Any chance on making new music? (Stade 4)
3. Do they make Chivers jackets to buy, and what does Chivers mean?
   

chivers means SHIVERS. it is a reference to cronenberg's movie. no, you can't buy a chivers jacket, you have to make it yourself. wrong cops is now a 90 minutes movie. i'm finishing the editing

Hey Quentin,

I worked on Wrong Cops and your most recent project here in Los Angeles under your first AD, Ian. Just wanted to say that I'm happy to see you on reddit doing an AMA and wish you all the best in the future!

Andy

andy ! i know you

I'm literally watching rubber right now, and you sir are a strange fellow.

don't stop watching

Thank you for your freaky, freaky bass.

my pleasure

Do you feel like your saturated electro sound in the late 90s (Flat Beat, etc) inspired what is now "mainstream dubstep"?

monday massacre sounds a lot like this new wave of dubstep yes.. but at the same time, i was very influenced by some other stuff when i recorded this. so i guess it's just normal.. you never create from scratch. always have to be inspired by something else

What exactly happened that made you release your EPs for free on your website ever since the release of "Stade 3"?

the process of putting out a record is really slow and i got bored by this.. i record music very quickly but then i have to wait 4 months to put it out.. i decided to have fun and just put the music online myself

Do you prefer mango or melon?

fruits are retarded

Do you have any plans to do any club tours in the States? Philadelphia needs you!

i'm a bad dj

Bottine!

chivers

How do you sit down and write a film like Rubber or Wrong? Do you just allow yourself to be swept away in the quirky possibilities, or do you try to etch in some sort of message in there as well?

i don't like messages. i have nothing to say.

What was it like working with Marilyn Manson on Wrong Cops? I've always enjoyed his acting roles, and his character was a RIOT!

manson is nice, crazy, funny, intense, sweet, disturbing and smart. i had a blast working with him.

What is the weirdest picture you've came across on the internetz?

are you barzolff for real ?

I always love your remixes and production work. Are you planning on bringing that Mr. Oizo sound to some of those new Daft Punk tracks?

ask them to ask me

What is it like to be signed to Ed banger?

nothing special.

how can i become an actor in your next movie?

you have to be bald and short.

First of all thank you for all of your contributions to film and music over the years.

Who is your favorite artist from Ed Rec to work with (musically)?

sebastiAn is the best. kills everyone. huge talent.

Hey Oizo, is your music supposed to make my ears bleed ? Cause it does and i love it.

your eyes should bleed too if you watch WRONG

• What project did/do you like to work on the most?
• What collaboration would you like to do in your lifetime (music/movies)?
• Who do you look up to, as an artist?

editing a movie is my favorite part.. i also love to record stupid music.

will there be any future handbraekes releases?

oh yes.. EP #2 is almost ready

Will there ever be a release of Steak with english subtitles and how was it to work with Kavinsky? Heard he is kind of hard to work with.

you an find a version of steak with english sub in canada.. the subtitles are not really good, but still, you can get an idea.. kavinsky is an old friend, so it was pretty easy to work with him.

If you were given the opportunity to sit down and talk to any director (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

probably luis bunuel.. just because i love his writing

What do you think of the hype Daft Punk are building for Random Access Memories?

daft punk are the best.

Why did you make your first two movies in French then switch to English? Chivers!

english is of course more international !! nobody really cares about french speaking movies

Hi, I watched Rubber and I liked it very much. It is pleasant to watch movies that are so different from the classic, straitfoward, predictable movies. It was a breath of fresh air for the cinephile that I am. I was just wondering what was your motivation behind Rubber? For the hell of it? To prove a point? Or was it the famous "no reason"?

no reason is a real guide. sounds like a joke, but i do believe that life is filled with no reason.

What are your favorite musical acts besides you?

Can I have some beard tips?

beard tips ; shave it yourself. do not make it perfect otherwise you'll look like a poodle

Does music influence your film projects?

maybe a little bit, yes, but it's hard to tell how..

Big fan here, both music and movies. How do you find all of your inspiration ? When Wrong Cops will be released ? Bisous de France.

inspiration is everywhere. i just had the idea for my next movie 12 minutes ago, while eating a good pizza in Austin.. wrong cops will be ready in about a month.. don't know when it's going to be released..

Could you explain what your process when it comes to composing music is like? What kind of gear are you using? Where are your samples coming from?

there is no process, i just follow my instinct. i use a laptop computer with some stupid softwares

Rubber is my absolute favourite film, I cannot describe how much I love it. You clearly have intelligent messages and interesting comments in your films (For me Rubber makes a very well thought out comment on media audiences reiance on the media they consume and the tire seems to be a psychopathic killer who needs the media to make him famous to carry on killing), but does'nt it disappoint you that a lot of people read your films at surface level? Like all the people who say it's "weird for the sake of weird" or just laugh because it's a tire killing people and don't bother thinking about it?

everyone sees a different movie. i have no problem with this

what really happened between Analog Worms Attack and Moustache ? were you hit by a seagull ?

best 2 albums of all times, of alll times!

i like the seagull theory.

I'm pretty confused about a lot of your track titles. I have to ask why LAMBS ANGER? What do you mean with POSITIF? And something more... Are you expecting to visit LatinoAmerica? Argentina, Chile, Brazil... THANKS !!!

you again !!

Hey, I really enjoyed RUBBER. My question is, while making that film though, did you ever feel it wasn't going to turn out how it did? It's a fine line between the whole 'no reason' philosophy and just being completely pointless.

that's true. it is hard to never cross the line. and i'm trying hard. i would hate to make a pointless movie..

What kind of drugs have you taken over the course of your lifetime and do they influence your music/ movies? I will try to come up with some smarter questions, this is really exciting to me, you've been this mysterious crazy guy half my life so excuse my rambling, love everything you do, so keep up the good work!

sorry i don't use drugs. only red wine.

Monsieur Dupieux ! I cannot help myself to think that you are a 21st century surrealist artist, do you consider yourself as such ? Un grand fan de Lille. Vives les moules frites.

je ne sais pas ce que je suis

Do you regret any project you worked on because it didn't turn out like you thought it would?

usually when a movie is done, after months of post production, i think it is bad.. then i watch it 2 years later and think it was brilliant.

I've heard you say that you moved your movies to the U.S because that's where you basically found the money to fund your work. What was the problem in France exactly? I thought Steak was a brilliant piece

no i moved because it is cheaper to shoot a movie in LA. but also, there's TONS of great actors here. it is a great place to make movies. but my movies are still financed by France

I watched wrong and was thoroughly confused, anyway you would explain it to me?

Also what is a normal day like for you?

re watch it maybe ?

Best Thing that you ever worked on?

the latest project is always the best.

What was your favorite film growing up?

Stade 4?

raising arizona is my fav movie. loved it the first time i watched it, i think i was 15 yrs old.. i still love it the same way. it is the best movie ever made in my opinion. stade 4 isn't ready yet

A friend of mine once met your parents, and they gave her your old class books. She think about selling them on eBay, or throwing them away... What should she do?

she should eat the books to maybe get a chance to understand life.

Hi Quentin!! Rubber is easily one of my favorite movies of all time. Its absolutely wonderful...what inspires you to come up with these crazy ideas? Im really looking forward to Wrong, it looks just as good!

ideas are in the air. you just have to catch them.

When did you decide to make music?

when i needed music for my short films.. i was 18

Do you have any plans to revisit your old style and make an album similar to Analog Worms? Personally that was my favorite one you released.

it is boring to redo something you already did. sorry ! will keep on trying new stuff. can't go back to when i was 24

Can you give us some insight on your next project, Realite'?

right now i'm finishing my movie wrong cops. will start editing reality very soon. it's pretty hard to talk about it.. i'd rather show you the movie

Did you direct the Levi's jeans advertisement featuring your music? Do you wear Levi's jeans?

i don't wear levi's jeans, i think they suck. but yes, back in the days i directed these levi's commercials.. that was a lot of fun

I'm aspiring to be part of the film industry. How does one break into it and more precisely, how did you?

i'm still very very small in the industry.

Will Mr. Akchote ever make a return as an actor in your movies? I really enjoyed his performance as Felix in Steak.

me too. he was great.. will try to bring him back. but he's FAT now. and hard to move around

what inspires you to write so creatively?

dreams and normal life

that effect drop urge needle elle has on the vocals is so amazing. its so psychotic, moustache is such an inventive album.

i was just dropping the turntable's needle on a record.

Hi, I just started producing and writing music about two years ago and I'm a huge fan of your's. I was wondering if you had any advice for me? How did you get started/good at making music?

just do stuff. you'll find your way. or not.

What's your take on the whole film vs. digital debate?

film is too slow. digital is fast.

Who are your main musical influences?

edith piaf

I am very much looking forward to watching Wrong. I'm also very interested to hear any new music you've been making. Are there any plans to release a new Mr. Oizo album some time in the near future?

would love to take the time to record a new LP. soon !

What do you do immediately after getting an idea for a film?

if i'm really excited by the idea, i usually start writing it

What inspired you to create Steak? Fantastic by the way, I love your work.

steak was inspired by the ed banger crew.

what were things that annoyed you about analog equipment when using it and what annoys you now with the limitless possibilities of software ??

analog equipment is great but i'm too impatient.. i need to record something very fast, or i get bored.

I really loved Rubber, how was working with Arte? Did they sponsor you or how would you describe the process of working with them?

they just decided to buy the film when we told them it was going to the cannes festival. before that, they didn't really like it..

hi, I've been a big fan of your music for a long time. I have a "silly" question but this highly interests me: How have the drugs interacted with your art (as a filmmaker and as a producter/dj) if you ever took some, and which drugs precisely ? What do you think of drug-taking in the context of art-making ? Any in-depth analysis of the use of drugs in the music and cinema scene ? Thank you

everybody thinks i'm a drug addict ! sorry, i never use drugs! i tried many times to make music while smoking some weed but that's not my thing

How do you pick your actors? Is there some kind of casting or you just choose them because of their awesomeness?

i have this great casting director ( Donna Morong ) she puts a lot of people on tape for me, and i just pick up the best ones. usually i'm able to see if the actor understands the scene or not.

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i think editing is the best part.. i love sundance festival because it is fun

WHERE CAN I BUY A FLAT ERIC DOLL?!

ebay. but don't buy a fake one ! they suck

bONJOUR Q! SVP REPONDRE! MERCI J'espere que tout vas bien! Vos films et vos sons , unique ! il n'y en a pas 2 comme vous ! Alors c'Est parrttiii! 1)Do you like dragon ball z? 2)Who would win in a fight between a Lion VS Bear? 3)Would you ever colaborate with Ennio Moriconne (movie and music)?

i don't give a sh## about dragon ball Z.

did you do the art of the purple guys on analog worms attack ??

yes that was my stupid drawings

Can we get a teaser for Ed Banger vol.10?

Does anyone annoy you in the Ed Banger crew?

What does Carmen Castro look like?

Thanks for the wonderful music!! :D

ed banger vol10 is coming out soon i guess.. everyone annoys me at edbanger. but i love them too. carmen castro is obese

Oizo, I listen to monday massacre and analog worms seguel every time I do heavy lifting. Your music fucking rocks. I love your new stuff too, but I hope you'll make something really heavy like that again some time!

Ps stade 2 rocks

thanks

How do you keep stable in your mind, do you have dark moods sometimes and what's your key to keep going on?

i'm pretty stable.

Holy shit Mr Oizo, I'm a massive fan of your stomping techno.

What absolute bangers are you listening to at the moment?

i'm not into bangers

What is your favorite thing about Marilyn Manson? When does that movie come out?

mason is really funny and smart. it's really fun to be around him. he also comes to my house wearing these weird girl masks.. he's great

Were you high during any of the making of Rubber?

i'm never high, that's my talent. drugs can't help me to create..

Where i felt rubber had a great idea, i sensed a lack of it in wrong.i was a bit disappointed to be honest. It felt a little bit like "let's put that random idea riiiight here", kinda like dadaism. Just wanted to let you know.

if you don't see the magic in it, that's your fault, not mine.