Approaching life Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“I have received the digital camera as a blessing. It has really changed my life as a filmmaker, because I don't use my camera anymore as a camera. I don't feel it as a camera. I feel it as a friend, as something that doesn't make an impression on people, that doesn't make them feel uncomfortable, and that is completely forgotten in my way of approaching life and people and film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Filmmaker's Perspective, 2002
The camera becomes a neutral companion, allowing authentic interaction without the pressure of being observed.
In simple terms: A camera can be a friend, not a tool that creates distance.
Key Takeaway
Use tools that blend into life, not dominate it.
Themes
authenticity
creativity
human connection
Mood
reflective
intimate
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- documentary filming
- personal storytelling
- interview settings
Key Concepts
presence
observer effect
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your tool influence your relationships?
- Can you ever fully remove the observer effect?
A Different Perspective
A camera still frames reality, potentially shaping perception despite intent.
![“It was a film that I knew, that I had seen, that I was familiar with, but I wasn't anxious about it at any point during the screening. I snoozed twice, and this is something I couldn't have imagined that I would feel detached, as I did with this film [Certified Copy].” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/abbas-kiarostami-2631_anxious_it-was-a-film-that-i-knew-that-i-had-see_155328.jpg)
