Quote by Robert Bresson

My movie is born first in my head, dies on paper; is resuscitated by the living persons and real objects I use, which are killed on film but, placed in a certain order and projected on to a screen, come to life again like flowers in water.

My movie is born first in my head, dies on paper; is resusci

Summary

This quote emphasizes the process of filmmaking, where the creative vision initially exists within the filmmaker's mind. It highlights the transformation of this vision onto paper, only to be brought back to life through the collaboration of individuals and the use of tangible elements during production. The quote expresses how the filmed scenes, once arranged and displayed in a particular sequence, regain their vitality, resembling the revival of flowers when placed in water. Overall, it speaks to the cycle of imagination, execution, and projection that brings a movie to life.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Robert Bresson

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