Actors Quote by Abraham Polonsky
“First of all, directing is an idea that you have of a total flow of images that are going on, which are incidentally actors, words, and objects in space. It's an idea you have of yourself, like the idea you have of your own personality which finds its best representation in the world in terms of specific flows of imaginary images. That's what directing is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Insights, 1970
Directing is envisioning a continuous flow of visual and narrative elements that represent the director’s inner self.
In simple terms: Directing mirrors one’s inner vision through images.
Key Takeaway
Align vision with execution.
Themes
creativity
vision
identity
film
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
reflective
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- casting
- set design
- post‑production editing
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
psychology
visual storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you translate abstract ideas into concrete scenes?
- When does personal vision hinder collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Vision may clash with practical constraints.
