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“I don't see myself as a moviemaker only, you know? When I can do a picture, I do. But I don't work like a business, in pictures. I am not obliged to make one picture after the other in order to live.” quote by Alejandro Jodorowsky
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“I don't see myself as a moviemaker only, you know? When I can do a picture, I do. But I don't work like a business, in pictures. I am not obliged to make one picture after the other in order to live.”

Alejandro Jodorowsky

About This Quote

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

He sees himself as a visual storyteller, not confined to film, and rejects commercial pressure.

In simple terms: He creates pictures freely, not as a business.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize artistic freedom over market demands.

Themes

artistic freedom multidisciplinary non‑commercial

Mood

inspirational defiant

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • starting a personal art project
  • rejecting a commission
  • exploring new media

Key Concepts

visual art filmmaking creative autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What project would you pursue without constraints?
  • How do you sustain yourself financially?
A Different Perspective

Financial stability may be challenging without steady output.

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