Quote by Sydney Pollack

When you make a film you usually make a film about an idea.

When you make a film you usually make a film about an idea.

Summary

This quote suggests that when creating a film, the focus is often centered around a particular concept or idea. The process of making a film revolves around bringing that idea to life through visual storytelling. It implies that filmmaking is not just about capturing events or narratives, but about exploring and conveying meaningful ideas that can evoke emotions, provoke thought, or convey certain messages to the audience.

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By Sydney Pollack

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