I see screenwriting as a bit like a math equation which I…

“I see screenwriting as a bit like a math equation which I have to solve.”

Asghar Farhadi

About This Quote

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

Screenwriting is likened to solving a mathematical problem, emphasizing structure and logical resolution.

In simple terms: Writing is a puzzle to solve.

Key Takeaway

Approach scripts with analytical mindset.

Themes

creativity structure problem solving

Mood

analytical creative

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

film development
writing workshops
storyboarding

Key Concepts

narrative logic formulaic thinking artistic discipline

Questions to Reflect On

How can intuition balance logic in writing?
What equations guide your storytelling?

A Different Perspective

Artistic expression may resist strict formulas.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

Math Mathematics Screenwriting

More by Asghar Farhadi

I tend to jot down moments, lines, interactions that don't really make any sense. I try and explain these scattered notes to my close…

Asghar Farhadi

It's a mistake and misconception to think that one has to state everything clearly and simply for the audience to be able to follow…

Asghar Farhadi

Because I write the screenplay entirely and precisely, there is the danger that an actor might feel that this finite role is being imposed…

Asghar Farhadi

Often times, music is used to evoke an emotion and it's become a cliche, so I don't want to do that, and actually what…

Asghar Farhadi

Unless you're trying to make a movie on the sly, there's no way to get around this. If you want to use public spaces,…

Asghar Farhadi

I think it's insulting to an audience to make them sit and watch a film and then give them a message in one sentence.

Asghar Farhadi

I would have had the same narrative, regardless of the atmosphere and the restrictions.

Asghar Farhadi

At the time when talk of war, intimidation, and aggression is exchanged between politicians, the name of their country, Iran, is spoken here through…

Asghar Farhadi

It's been interesting to see how similar audiences in the East and West are, actually, and how it makes you realize that when politicians…

Asghar Farhadi

Is there one specific source that determines correct morality and everybody should follow that? Or should individuals come up with following that source or…

Asghar Farhadi

We always have the movies that are more toward real life, but they don't have that much drama or suspense, or we have the…

Asghar Farhadi

There are those who simply want to live their lives, and feel they cannot live the way they want to in Iran. Others are…

Asghar Farhadi

Classical tragedy was the war between good and evil. We wanted evil to be defeated and good to be victorious. But the battle in…

Asghar Farhadi

One of the biggest blessings in my life is that I have a very wonderful family, a lovely wife and two lovely daughters.

Asghar Farhadi

I feel its important to talk about the complex issues affecting us.

Asghar Farhadi

Explore all 49 Asghar Farhadi quotes

More Bits quotes

Brad [Dourif] would tell himself that he was not intentionally trying to mimic Jack Nicholson in any way. I think that actually bothers him…

David Kirschner

There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party...and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat. Republicans are a bit…

Gore Vidal

I became a bit of a teacher's pet, and it became known in the school by both faculty and students that I really excelled…

Paul Smith

The happy medium is television. And if you find a good suitor, you can do it for years. With movies, you roll the dice.…

Bruce Campbell

If I had my brothers I think with just a little bit of the correct marketing, I'd like to be almost exclusively in small…

Terry Bozzio

Talented people can predict with great accuracy what's about to happen just a tiny bit ahead of their competitors. It might be two seconds…

Kevin Maney

He referred to me as an 'insufferable puffed-up prat'. This is a bit rich coming from a man who actually married his own mother.

Steven Morrissey

It won't do you a bit of good to know everything if you don't do anything with it.

Louise Fitzhugh

I was told I had brain damage. I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong…

Susan Boyle

I think that's the beauty of the current setup, is that Legends is meant to be a bit of a revolving door.

Wentworth Miller

We, as pop stars, are people not androids. We’ve got views. I’ve got opinions and I don’t see why I shouldn’t use a bit…

Roger Meddows Taylor

In terms of style, too, I think I've been working with a somewhat limited -- although intentionally limited -- set of tools. So I'm…

Kelly Link

Donald Trump has opened [ politically correct enforcement] up wide. He's made a very bold statement and he's backed it back just a little…

Ted Cruz

When my name started popping up I was quite irritated and a little bit in shock.

Michael Snow

Don't get divorced after your first argument! I have a lot of friends that have one fight and that's it, they get divorced. I…

Kelly Ripa

Browse all 5,709 Bits quotes

I see screenwriting as a bit like a math equation which I…

About This Quote

Related quotes

More by Asghar Farhadi

More Bits quotes