It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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There's no better way to test a person than to put them in the middle of a war. That's clearly going to show what kind of a character you're telling a story about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True character is revealed in challenging situations, particularly during conflicts.
This quote by Steven Spielberg suggests that a person's true nature and character become evident when they face extreme challenges, such as war. In high-pressure situations, one’s values, ethics, and moral fortitude are tested, providing insight into who they truly are beyond the stories they tell about themselves.
Themes
CharacterWarAdversityChallengesTesting
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar, when discussing how leaders respond to crises.
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