To him the stars seemed like so many musical notes affixed to the sky, just waiting for somebody to unfasten them. Someday the sky would be emptied, but by then the earth would be a constellation of musical scores
Machado De AssisRead
When I finish a film, I want to forget it. I never like to repeat myself. Maybe, when I am dead, they will find certain consistencies in the style of my films, but I never want one film to look like another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for creative originality and a rejection of repetition in filmmaking.
Otto Preminger emphasizes the importance of artistic evolution and individuality in his work as a filmmaker. He believes that each film should stand alone as a unique piece of art, separate from his previous works. This desire for distinctiveness illustrates a commitment to creativity and the avoidance of formulaic approaches, suggesting that true artistry requires the freedom to explore new ideas without being tied down by past successes or stylistic consistencies.
Themes
OriginalityCreativityFilmmakingArtIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival speech about innovation in cinema.
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