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I never think about it much, the visual aspect of it…

“I never think about it much, the visual aspect of it, until we start making the movie. I don't really think about it when we write. When we finish, and I start putting the film together, and we pick the locations, I do think about that a lot.” quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
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“I never think about it much, the visual aspect of it, until we start making the movie. I don't really think about it when we write. When we finish, and I start putting the film together, and we pick the locations, I do think about that a lot.”

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.

Visual planning emerges during post‑production, not during writing, shaping location choices and cinematic feel.

In simple terms: Visual decisions happen later, not while writing.

Key Takeaway

Consider visual impact early.

Themes

filmmaking visual design production process

Mood

reflective creative

Type

practical insightful

When to use this quote

  • film editing
  • location scouting
  • visual planning

Key Concepts

cinematography location scouting post‑production creative workflow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How could early visual brainstorming improve storytelling?
  • What balance between script and visual planning works best?
A Different Perspective

Late visual focus can limit pre‑visualization and increase rework.

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