My directors of photography light my films, but the colours of the sets, furnishings, clothes, hairstyles - that's me. Everything that's in front of the camera, I bring you.
Pedro AlmodovarRead
After the enormous success of All About my Mother, all the awards and everything, I wanted to start a movie in exactly the same place that I used to be before. I wanted to show that all of the success had not changed my perception.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success does not alter one's true self or perspective.
In this quote, Pedro Almodovar reflects on the nature of success and its impact on personal perception. Despite receiving widespread acclaim and numerous accolades for his work, he expresses a desire to reconnect with his roots and maintain a sense of authenticity, emphasizing that true identity and perception remain unchanged regardless of external achievements.
Themes
SuccessPerceptionAuthenticityIdentityAcclaim
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about staying grounded after achieving fame.
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