I didn't really know how to make a film when I made 'Control'. I had to create my own language, just as I did when I started taking photographs. I never studied either one.
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Grain is life, there's all this striving for perfection with digital stuff. Striving is fine, but getting there is not great. I want a sense of the human and that is what breathes life into a picture. For me, imperfection is perfection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the beauty of imperfection in art and the human experience.
Anton Corbijn's quote illustrates the value of authenticity and the appreciation of imperfections in artistic expression. He suggests that while the pursuit of perfection is common in the digital age, it is the human element and the inherent flaws that truly give life and depth to a creation, allowing it to resonate on a personal level.
Themes
ImperfectionArtAuthenticityHumanityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on photography, one could quote this to inspire students to embrace the rawness of their work.
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