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“I'm not Akira Kurosawa. He used to write...He used to write a completely new spec script over a couple of nights. I'm not like that. It takes me a long time to put a film together that I want to make.” quote by Duncan Jones
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“I'm not Akira Kurosawa. He used to write...He used to write a completely new spec script over a couple of nights. I'm not like that. It takes me a long time to put a film together that I want to make.”

Duncan Jones

About This Quote

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

He contrasts his slow, deliberate creative process with rapid scriptwriting, emphasizing patience in filmmaking.

In simple terms: He works slowly, valuing careful film making.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your own pace.

Themes

creativity patience filmmaking

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • indie film production
  • screenwriting workshops
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

process artistic integrity time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does patience affect your creative output?
  • What trade‑offs exist between speed and quality?
A Different Perspective

Rapid scriptwriting may miss depth.

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