I am never going to stop playing the villain. I would be foolish to do so because the audiences apparently enjoy watching me, and who am I to say no?
Christopher LeeRead
I often make films about subjects I don't really know much about. Maybe it's laziness, but I don't go in there having done a tonne of research; the research happens while I'm making the film.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that the creative process often involves learning and exploration rather than extensive prior research.
Asif Kapadia reflects on his filmmaking approach, indicating that he prefers to engage with subjects while creating films rather than pre-emptively researching them extensively. This method may stem from a desire for authenticity and spontaneity, allowing discoveries to naturally unfold during the filmmaking process, thereby making the work more genuine and reflective of the journey of understanding.
Themes
FilmmakingCreativityLearningDiscoveryResearch
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival discussion, a director may use this quote to illustrate their creative process.
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