You see, in this world there is one awful thing, and that is that everyone has his reasons.
Jean RenoirRead
A director makes only one movie in his life. Then he breaks it into pieces and makes it again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A director's initial vision for a film is transformed through editing and reimagining.
This quote by Jean Renoir highlights the creative process of filmmaking, where a director captures a singular vision and then revisits it multiple times to refine and reconstruct it. It speaks to the idea that art is not a one-time creation but an ongoing journey of re-exploration and transformation.
Themes
DirectorFilmCreativityArtTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a film workshop, a mentor might share this quote to inspire budding directors.
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All quotes →To the question, ‘Is the cinema an art?’ my answer is, ‘what does it matter?’... You can make films or you can cultivate a garden. Both have as much claim to being called an art as a poem by Verlaine or a painting by Delacroix… Art is ‘making.’ The art of poetry is the art of making poetry. The art of love is the art of making love... My father never talked to me about art. He could not bear the word.
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The real hell of life is that everyone has his reasons.
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I believe that perfection handicaps cinema.
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A Director Makes Only One Movie in His Life. Then He Breaks It Into Pieces and Makes It Again.
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