Quote by Abbas Kiarostami

I would be too selfish if I said everyone should see my movies more than once. To say that would mean I'm just marketing my work!

I would be too selfish if I said everyone should see my movi

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who is presumably a filmmaker, acknowledges that encouraging people to watch their movies multiple times would be a self-centered approach. They believe it would imply a desire for increased popularity and profit, rather than valuing the genuine appreciation of their work. By rejecting such self-promotion, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating movies that truly resonate with audiences and stand on their own artistic merits.

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Movies

By Abbas Kiarostami

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