Quote by Orson Welles

The director is simply the audience. So the terrible burden of the director is to take the place of that yawning vacuum, to be the audience and to select from what happens during the day which movement shall be a disaster and which a gala night. His job is to preside over accidents.

The director is simply the audience. So the terrible burden

Summary

This quote highlights the role of a director in a theatrical or filmmaking context. It suggests that the director's primary responsibility is to embody the perspective of the audience, to sense the void of expectations, and make choices about the creative process. The quote emphasizes the director's challenging duty of deciding what moments will be deemed disasters or successes in the final production, essentially being in control of the artistic fate and ensuring a compelling experience for the audience. Ultimately, the director is portrayed as someone who navigates and oversees the unpredictable nature of live performances or filmmaking, embracing both the accidents and the memorable moments.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Orson Welles

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