I'm not a big fan of violent movies, it's not something I…
“I'm not a big fan of violent movies, it's not something I like to watch. And it's not my aim or goal to make a violent movie. My characters are very important, so when I'm trying to depict a certain character in my movie, if my character is violent, it will be expressed that way in the film. You cannot really deny what a character is about. To repeat, my movie end up becoming violent, but I don't start with the intent of making violent movies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The creator emphasizes authentic character portrayal over intentional violence, stating that any violent content arises from the character's nature, not the filmmaker's agenda.
In simple terms: Violence in a film comes from characters, not the director's goal.
Focus on truthful character depiction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- directing
- film criticism
- audience perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance character truth with audience sensitivity?
- Can intent mitigate the effect of violent imagery?
Violent scenes may still impact viewers regardless of intent.