Thoughts from directors around the world.
When we make a film, we are like children playing a game. I say to the actors, “OK, you will be the doctor, you be the nurse … and I am—I am the headmaster. I am the chef d’orchestre.” —François … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 15, 1967
“Many things, feelings especially, are common to all human beings. As long as the film appeals to universal human feelings, all audiences will enjoy it. Western audiences can gain an impression of China from my films. This is an excellent … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 14, 1951
I’m going to do some big film at some point but not now. My ideal career would be to do what Pedro Almodovar does (in Spain). I’d like to make Brazilian films for international audiences that are not big-budget. This … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 9, 1955
I really don’t play favorites with my own films because I already feel lucky enough just being able to make a film in Taiwan. So every time I get behind the camera, all of my energy and effort is concentrated … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 6, 1947
It’s not a film-maker’s job to explain his technique, but to tell his story the best way he can. —Mike Nichols Continue reading Born On This Day — November 6, 1931
The weird thing about being a director of films that have a certain popularity and a following is that you are forced to have to deal with things that you have no interest in but they become part of your … Continue reading Born On This Day — October 31, 1961
I think predictability has become the rule and I’m completely the opposite—I like spectators to be disturbed. —Louis Malle Continue reading Born On This Day — October 30, 1932
I have become tired of cinema. The so-called entertainment value of films in recent years, the mechanisms of the market, and the constant pandering to popular taste, all disgust me. I don’t feel the need to keep making films or, … Continue reading Born On This Day — October 27, 1957
Most of my pictures, I’m sorry to say, are about nothing. Because I’m a whore. I work for money. It’s the American way. —Don Siegel Continue reading Born On This Day — October 26, 1912
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