"My way of remaining French was the financing scheme I used for Quest for Fire, with Fox funds, since it started as a 100% American production. The film was not in French and yet was French in style, reflecting my personality"

Jean-Jacques Annaud's quote talks to his dedication to his French identity and his desire to remain French regardless of working in the American film market. He explains that he used a financing plan with Fox funds to make Quest for Fire, which was an American production, however was French in design, reflecting his personality. This suggests that Annaud was able to keep his French identity and culture even while working in the American film industry. He was able to utilize his own design and personality to make a film that was both American and French. This quote speaks to Annaud's commitment to his French identity and his ability to remain real to himself even while operating in a foreign industry.