Actually Quote by Bille August
“It was actually Peter's idea that I should make the film. He called me in the very beginning, and I hadn't even read the book. So I read it and I liked it very much and I knew I'd certainly like to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Son, 2002 (director interview)
A director was persuaded by a collaborator’s suggestion to adapt a book he hadn’t read, then embraced the project after reading it.
In simple terms: A film idea came from a colleague’s suggestion and grew after reading the source material.
Key Takeaway
Consider external ideas and read source material before committing.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
adaptation
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- film production
- book adaptation
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
film direction
decision making
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you respond to unexpected suggestions?
- What value does reading the source bring?
A Different Perspective
A director’s initial lack of familiarity can limit vision.
![“I had intended to make another film, called Pocket Money, which was to be about children at a school. I was very much intrigued by the story [of Close Up] - it came into my dreams and I was very much influenced by it. So I called my producer and asked that we put aside Pocket Money and start…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f97/abbas-kiarostami-2631_children_i-had-intended-to-make-another-film-call_407453.jpg)
