I get very close to people when I'm shooting them. We…
“I get very close to people when I'm shooting them. We would go and shoot a scene with Lucy, and I would spend the whole time telling her about Rob. Then I would go shoot a scene with Rob and tell him all about Lucy. Eventually they wanted to know each other. These are two people who would never have overlapped in any other way or context. We brought to the garden at Rob's office and just sat and watched what unfolded. I remember weeping behind the camera, because I was so moved by the way they connected.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Connecting people through storytelling can reveal unexpected relationships and emotional depth.
In simple terms: Storytelling links people and emotions.
Use narrative to bridge gaps.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- documentary filmmaking
- team building
- mediated introductions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster authentic connections in your work?
- What responsibilities do storytellers have to their subjects?
Narratives may oversimplify complex personalities.