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“I love a chance to shoot real locations, because in films in the earlier days before people traveled as much, it was exotic to see a film set in Switzerland, and that area has been taken over by CGI, mostly, and fantasy landscapes. It's unusual to see this much landscape, people say it's old…” quote by Peter Weir
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“I love a chance to shoot real locations, because in films in the earlier days before people traveled as much, it was exotic to see a film set in Switzerland, and that area has been taken over by CGI, mostly, and fantasy landscapes. It's unusual to see this much landscape, people say it's old fashioned. So what you're referring to is there was that period in the '50s and '60s when there were epics and you saw landscape.”

Peter Weir

About This Quote

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

The quote reflects nostalgia for authentic location shooting, noting that early cinema used real exotic settings before CGI and fantasy replaced them, and that such practices are now seen as old‑fashioned.

In simple terms: Real locations once added exotic appeal; now CGI dominates.

Key Takeaway

Value authentic settings when possible.

Themes

cinema technology authenticity nostalgia

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • location scouting
  • budget planning
  • film education
  • production design

Key Concepts

film history visual storytelling digital vs analog

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does location shooting affect audience immersion?
  • Can digital tools fully replace real environments?
A Different Perspective

Modern CGI can achieve similar effects more cheaply, but may lack tangible texture.

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