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“When we start shooting I don't have rehearsals with characters at all. So, rather than pulling them towards myself, I travel closer to them; it's very much closer to the real person than anything I try to create. So I give them something but I also take from them.” quote by Abbas Kiarostami
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“When we start shooting I don't have rehearsals with characters at all. So, rather than pulling them towards myself, I travel closer to them; it's very much closer to the real person than anything I try to create. So I give them something but I also take from them.”

Abbas Kiarostami

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He prefers spontaneous interaction with actors, letting their authentic selves shape the performance rather than imposing rehearsed direction.

In simple terms: He works with actors naturally, not rehearsed.

Key Takeaway

Embrace authenticity in collaboration.

Themes

authenticity collaboration acting film improvisation

Mood

intimate reflective

Type

process philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theatre rehearsals
  • independent film sets
  • workshop sessions
  • creative meetings

Key Concepts

cinema directorial style actor‑director relationship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does spontaneity affect narrative coherence?
  • Can authenticity replace technical preparation?
A Different Perspective

May lack structure for complex narratives.

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