The kind of sleep that I had during my own film [Certified…
![“The kind of sleep that I had during my own film [Certified Copy] screening in Cannes is different. It's not because of the specificity of the film. It was because of my relationship as an author to this film. Usually when I take my films to festivals, I feel incredibly anxious about them. I wonder…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/0d3/abbas-kiarostami-2631_anxious_the-kind-of-sleep-that-i-had-during-my-o_3178930.jpg)
“The kind of sleep that I had during my own film [Certified Copy] screening in Cannes is different. It's not because of the specificity of the film. It was because of my relationship as an author to this film. Usually when I take my films to festivals, I feel incredibly anxious about them. I wonder how it will be received, how the audience will react. I feel deeply responsible for them. Whereas this time, I didn't have that responsibility on my shoulders.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker felt calm because they were not personally responsible for the film’s reception, unlike usual festival screenings.
In simple terms: Lack of personal responsibility reduced anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Detach personal identity from work outcomes.
Themes
anxiety
responsibility
artistic identity
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- festival screening
- creative presentation
- public reception
Key Concepts
author‑film relationship
audience perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal detachment change creative risk?
- Can you separate art from creator?
A Different Perspective
Even without responsibility, external judgments can still affect confidence.