Quote by Alfred Hitchcock

In feature films the director is God in documentary films God is the director.

In feature films the director is God in documentary films Go

Summary

This quote suggests a contrast in the roles of directors in feature films and documentaries. In feature films, the director wields ultimate creative control and authority, akin to that of a god, shaping the entire fictional world. However, in documentary films, the director's role is more akin to a facilitator, allowing the subject matter and real-life events to guide their storytelling. Here, "God" represents the idea of complete authority and power in storytelling, highlighting the distinct approaches and levels of authorship between these two genres.

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By Alfred Hitchcock

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