Edward Zwick Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edward Zwick.

Edward Zwick is an accomplished American filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on October 8, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. Zwick graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature before attending the American Film Institute in Los Angeles.

Zwick's career in the film industry spans over four decades. He made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film "About Last Night" in 1986. However, he gained widespread recognition for his work on the war drama "Glory" (1989), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Director nomination, and won three Oscars overall. Some of his other notable directorial successes include "Legends of the Fall" (1994), "The Last Samurai" (2003), and "Blood Diamond" (2006).

In addition to directing, Zwick has served as a producer for a diverse range of films and television series. He co-created the influential medical drama series "thirtysomething" (1987–1991), for which he won an Emmy Award. Zwick's production credits include films like "Traffic" (2000), "Love & Other Drugs" (2010), and the popular TV show "Nashville" (2012–2018).

Known for his ability to tackle thought-provoking subjects and create emotionally impactful stories, Zwick often explores themes such as war, human connections, and social issues in his works. With his distinctive storytelling style and ability to bring out powerful performances from actors, Zwick has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

To me this movie is about what is valuable. To one person it

To me this movie is about what is valuable. To one person it might be a stone; to someone else, a story in a magazine; to another, it is a child. The juxtaposition of one man obsessed with finding a valuable diamond with another man risking his life to find his son is the beating heart of this film.

Edward Zwick

Life Movies Man

Sometimes when we weep in the movies we weep for ourselves o

Sometimes when we weep in the movies we weep for ourselves or for a life unlived. Or we even go to the movies because we want to resist the emotion that's there in front of us. I think there is always a catharsis that I look for and that makes the movie experience worthwhile.

Edward Zwick

Experience