Cinema Quote by Billy Wilder

“Shoot a few scenes out of focus. I want to win the foreign film award.”

Billy Wilder

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film Directors’ Roundtable, 1960

Deliberately shooting out‑of‑focus scenes can win foreign film awards.

In simple terms: Intentionally blurry shots may earn accolades.

Key Takeaway

Use artistic risk for recognition.

Themes

cinema artistic risk recognition

Mood

experimental ambitious

Type

film creative

When to use this quote

film festivals
directorial choices
creative experiments

Key Concepts

Visual storytelling award strategy

Questions to Reflect On

When does artistic risk pay off?
How to balance clarity and creativity?

A Different Perspective

May alienate audiences.

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