Case Quote by Guillermo del Toro
“In the case of 'Shape Of Water,' I want it to feel like a song. I wanted people to come out of the movie humming the movie.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2017, Cannes Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro
He wants the film to linger like a song, resonating in viewers' minds after watching.
In simple terms: Film should echo like music.
Key Takeaway
Craft memorable, resonant storytelling.
Themes
cinema
music
emotion
memory
artistry
Mood
emotional
artistic
inspirational
Type
film
music
storytelling
When to use this quote
- film scoring
- scene pacing
- post‑view engagement
- marketing strategy
Key Concepts
Narrative rhythm
emotional resonance
auditory imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can music enhance narrative recall?
- What elements make a film unforgettable?
A Different Perspective
Not all viewers will hum the film.
![“Young Noah: [humming] Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum. Young Allie: [laughing] You're a terrible singer. Young Noah: I know. Young Allie: [laying her head on his shoulder] But I like this song. [they continue dancing in the street to I'll Be Seeing You]” quote by Nicholas Sparks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f82/nicholas-sparks-93_song_young-noah-humming-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-b_320340.jpg)
![“I would say a great song [is where] you like everything in the song. The lyrics move you, the beat makes you want to dance and you feel invincible when you listen to that song. A good song I think you can listen to but you get tired of it really fast.” quote by Aino Jawo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f3/aino-jawo-48650_beats_i-would-say-a-great-song-is-where-you-li_28588.jpg)
