Ending Quote by Andrew Haigh
“The endings to me are the key moment in 'Weekend' and '45 Years.' I know how I want my gut to feel at the ending. Even if I can't articulate in words what that feeling is, I'm trying to find ways to get there.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Weekend (2011) and 45 Years (2015)
He emphasizes that the emotional climax of a story shapes the audience’s lasting impression, guiding his creative process toward a specific feeling.
In simple terms: The ending’s feeling matters most.
Key Takeaway
Focus on crafting the desired emotional climax.
Themes
storytelling
emotion
film
structure
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
creative
analytical
When to use this quote
- Screenwriting
- directing
- editing
- audience testing
Key Concepts
Narrative climax
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What feeling do you want viewers to leave with?
- How can you translate that feeling into visual and auditory cues?
A Different Perspective
The intended feeling may be vague, making it hard to convey to collaborators.
![“Harvey [Weinstein] didn't want to release [MY SON THE FANATIC]; he held it for two years because he wanted a happy ending, although I don't know what that means. Does that mean the taxi driver leaves his wife or doesn't leave his wife? I think it has a happy ending.” quote by Hanif Kureishi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/434/hanif-kureishi-3233_crafts_harvey-weinstein-didn-t-want-to-release_17929.jpg)
