You see, in this world there is one awful thing, and that is that everyone has his reasons.
Jean RenoirRead
I believe that perfection handicaps cinema.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perfection can limit creativity and expression in filmmaking.
Jean Renoir's assertion suggests that striving for perfection in cinema can hinder its artistic expression and emotional impact. By focusing too much on technical flawlessness, filmmakers may lose the rawness and authenticity that resonate with audiences, thus stifling innovation and genuine storytelling.
Themes
PerfectionCinemaArtistic ExpressionCreativityFilmmaking
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a film class discussion to emphasize the importance of creativity over perfection.
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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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