I did The Fifth Element and [Jean-Claude] Mezieres, the…
![“I did The Fifth Element and [Jean-Claude] Mezieres, the artist of Valerian; he was working on Fifth Element. And he's actually the one who say, why don't you do Valerian? And I said because we can't make it. And you really have to wait for Avatar and to suddenly think oh okay, maybe we can think…” quote by Luc Besson](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/75b/luc-besson-14754_art_i-did-the-fifth-element-and-jean-claude_3074388.jpg)
“I did The Fifth Element and [Jean-Claude] Mezieres, the artist of Valerian; he was working on Fifth Element. And he's actually the one who say, why don't you do Valerian? And I said because we can't make it. And you really have to wait for Avatar and to suddenly think oh okay, maybe we can think of it. But before Avatar, just forget it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative projects often wait for technology or market conditions before proceeding.
In simple terms: Delay projects until technology catches up.
Key Takeaway
Align project timing with technical feasibility.
Themes
film
innovation
production
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
analysis
advice
When to use this quote
- planning a sci‑fi film
- budgeting effects effects
- market analysis
Key Concepts
technology adoption
creative cycles
industry trends
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you pursue a concept despite current limits?
- How can you prototype ideas with existing tech?
A Different Perspective
Waiting too long may cause loss of relevance.