Time starts out as a notion. But after you turn fifty, time is not a notion anymore but a fact that you start feeling clearly, and in a way, it pushes you to become present in the present.
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To direct actors is difficult. To direct actors in another language is more difficult, but directing non-actors in another language is one of the craziest things that I have done and one of the most rewarding experiences I have had.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Directing non-actors in a foreign language is a challenging yet rewarding task.
In this quote, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu reflects on the complexities of directing, particularly when it involves non-actors and a language barrier. He highlights that the experience, while daunting, ultimately yields great rewards, illustrating the unique challenges and triumphs that come with creative storytelling in diverse settings.
Themes
DirectingNon-ActorsCreativeChallengesRewardingLanguage
In practice
Example use cases
In a film class discussing the challenges of directing.
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