War's dirty little secret is that some men love it.
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If there's specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can't change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Kathryn Bigelow emphasizes resilience in the face of gender-based challenges in the film industry.
In this quote, Kathryn Bigelow highlights her determination to pursue her passion for filmmaking despite the barriers posed by gender biases. She expresses an unwillingness to dwell on negative perceptions or obstacles that arise from being a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field, asserting her identity and choice to continue creating movies regardless of societal resistance.
Themes
WomenFilmmakingResilienceGenderObstacles
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film festival to inspire young female filmmakers.
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