You don't make a film because the audience is ready for it. You make a film because you have questions that are in your gut.
Paul HaggisRead
Film is an emotional medium; it's not a logical medium. It's not an intellectual medium, so every decision you make as a filmmaker and an actor has to be emotional in some way, even in the rejection of logic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Film should primarily evoke emotions rather than relying on logic or intellect.
Paul Haggis emphasizes that filmmaking is fundamentally about conveying emotions. He argues that decisions made in film should stem from emotional truths rather than logical reasoning, suggesting that the power of cinema lies in its ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level, often transcending rational thought.
Themes
FilmEmotionArtFilmmakingExpressionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a film studies class to discuss the importance of emotional storytelling in cinema.
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