I love the idea of thinking of cinema as not that far from music. A lot of my favourite movie makers, the way they move their cameras or the way they cut just feel very musical - even if the movies have no music in them at all.
Damien ChazelleRead
'Whiplash' scared me. I feel you should only do projects that scare you to some degree. I get motivated by those sorts of feelings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace projects that challenge and scare you for personal growth.
Damien Chazelle emphasizes the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone by engaging in projects that evoke fear or apprehension. This fear can serve as a powerful motivator, pushing you to harness your potential and achieve greater heights in your creative pursuits.
Themes
FearMotivationProjectsChallengesCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing passions, someone could use this quote to inspire the audience.
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