Actors Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“In this type of cinema, whether working with actors or non-actors, as much as you do direct them, if you allow yourself to be directed by them, then the end result will be much more pleasing. The real and individual strengths of the actors is allowed to be expressed and is something that does affect the audience very deeply.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaker Talk, 2005
Directors should let actors guide the performance, letting their authentic strengths shape the film, which deepens audience impact.
In simple terms: Let actors lead to create deeper films.
Key Takeaway
Trust actors’ instincts.
Themes
collaboration
authenticity
film direction
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
practical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- documentary filmmaking
- drama productions
- workshop rehearsals
Key Concepts
cinema
actor‑director dynamics
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance guidance with actor autonomy?
- What signs show actors are enriching the story?
A Different Perspective
May reduce director’s control and risk incoherence.
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