Cinema Quote by Anton Corbijn
“I didn't really know how to make a film when I made 'Control'. I had to create my own language, just as I did when I started taking photographs. I never studied either one.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing 'Control' in The Guardian, 2017
He learned filmmaking and photography by inventing personal visual languages without formal study.
In simple terms: Self‑taught visual storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Create your own visual language.
Themes
creativity
self‑learning
visual arts
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- making a film
- photography projects
- design work
- personal art practice
Key Concepts
visual language
intuition
experimentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you develop a unique style without formal education?
- What risks arise from self‑directed learning?
A Different Perspective
May lack technical precision without formal training.
