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“Even today, I'm not sure why I make films or what makes me want films. I think it's other people's films. Whenever I see a really great film, I think, 'I want to make a film like that.' And then I never do.” quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
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“Even today, I'm not sure why I make films or what makes me want films. I think it's other people's films. Whenever I see a really great film, I think, 'I want to make a film like that.' And then I never do.”

Yorgos Lanthimos

About This Quote

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

He feels his motivation to create films comes from admiration of others' work, yet he never acts on that inspiration.

In simple terms: He admires great films but doesn’t make his own.

Key Takeaway

Identify what drives you beyond imitation.

Themes

creativity motivation self-doubt

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

personal creative

When to use this quote

  • film school
  • personal projects
  • collaborations
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

artistic influence imitation inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What internal barriers stop you from starting?
  • How can you turn admiration into personal expression?
A Different Perspective

Admiration alone doesn’t translate into creation without confidence.

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