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That's the most important thing to me - that if I'm gonna spend however long it takes to make a movie, give up 14 hours a day for however many weeks or months, then it's very important for me to know that I'm working with people who I respect and enjoy and that we're going for something together.
Brad Pitt
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What this quote means

Collaboration in filmmaking is essential, requiring mutual respect and enjoyment among team members.

In this quote, Brad Pitt emphasizes the significance of working with individuals whom one respects and enjoys collaborating with in the film industry. He suggests that the demanding nature of filmmaking, which can involve long hours and significant dedication, requires a strong sense of camaraderie and shared vision among the cast and crew to make the experience worthwhile and fulfilling.

Themes

FilmmakingCollaborationRespectTeamworkEnjoyment

In practice

Example use cases

In a behind-the-scenes documentary about a film's production.

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