George Hickenlooper Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Hickenlooper.

George Hickenlooper (1963-2010) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born on May 25, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, Hickenlooper had a deep passion for filmmaking from an early age. He graduated from Yale University, where he studied history and cinema.

Hickenlooper made his directorial debut in 1991 with the documentary film "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," a behind-the-scenes look at the troubled production of Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now." The film garnered critical acclaim and established Hickenlooper as a talented filmmaker.

Throughout his career, Hickenlooper focused on making unconventional and thought-provoking films. Some of his notable works include "The Mayor of Sunset Strip" (2003), a documentary exploring the life and career of influential DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, and "Factory Girl" (2006), a biographical drama about artist Andy Warhol and his muse Edie Sedgwick.

Hickenlooper also collaborated with renowned actors, including Kevin Spacey and Steve Buscemi, and he was known for his ability to bring out powerful performances from his cast members. His films often delved into complex characters and challenged societal norms.

Tragically, George Hickenlooper passed away at the age of 47 on October 29, 2010, in Denver, Colorado. Despite his premature death, his contributions to filmmaking continue to inspire and influence aspiring directors worldwide.

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness ar

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

George Hickenlooper

Success

I'm fascinated by failure, and I'm fascinated by finality. S

I'm fascinated by failure, and I'm fascinated by finality. Shakespeare's historical plays are more universal than his comedies because they relate to the finality of life. Without finality, life would not be beautiful.

George Hickenlooper

Failure

I was very inspired by Les Blank's film 'Burden of Dreams.'

I was very inspired by Les Blank's film 'Burden of Dreams.' I think what's unique about his film and the two I've made is that they're close examinations of filmmakers and how their own emotional experiences reflect in the material they're rendering, and vice versa - how that material sometimes colors their own lives.

George Hickenlooper

Dreams

I think that narrative, fiction filmmaking is the culminatio

I think that narrative, fiction filmmaking is the culmination of several art forms: theater, art history, architecture. Whereas doc filmmaking is more pure cinema, like cinema verite is film in its purest form.

George Hickenlooper

Architecture