And the nice thing about writing a novel is you take your time, you sit with the character sometimes nine years, you look very deeply at a situation, unlike in real life when we just kind of snap something out.
Sandra CisnerosRead
For a long time, I bought into the idea that if you are a woman who is a storyteller and a lover of movies, then the best way to express that is as an actress. Obviously, there are women my age who are directors who didn't buy into that idea, but I did - and now I've broken that down inside myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a journey of self-discovery regarding the role of women in storytelling and filmmaking.
Maggie Gyllenhaal reflects on her personal journey of initially conforming to the stereotype that the best way for a woman who loves storytelling and film is to become an actress. Over time, she recognized that there are indeed multiple avenues for women in film, including directing, and she has begun to break free from the limitations she once accepted.
Themes
StorytellingWomenFilmmakingDirectingSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about women's empowerment in the arts, you could use this quote to emphasize the importance of breaking traditional stereotypes.
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