I don't watch my own past films: when I watch them, I find…
“I don't watch my own past films: when I watch them, I find they don't work very well, because I have changed. If I continue to make films, in fact, it is because I always want to repair my films. My inner rhythm has changed; I have changed. I have changed my way to film.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He acknowledges his past work feels outdated as his perspective has shifted, driving him to continually revise his art.
In simple terms: Changing perspective leads to revisiting old work.
Embrace growth and keep refining.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film workshops
- self‑review
- collaborative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “repair” mean to you now?
- How can you balance revisiting past work with creating new?
Constant revision may hinder completion of new projects.