Cinema Quote by Hirokazu Kore-eda

“A film is not a vehicle to accuse, or to relay a specific message. If we reduce a film to this, we lose all hope for cinema to ignite a richer conversation.” quote by Hirokazu Kore-eda — Download Open image

“A film is not a vehicle to accuse, or to relay a specific message. If we reduce a film to this, we lose all hope for cinema to ignite a richer conversation.”

Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Sometimes when you watch children, you feel that they show emotions that you, as an adult, can relate to.

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When I was 27, I won an honorable mention in a scriptwriting contest and got a television job as an assistant director.

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It is righteous to receive state subsidies to make films that criticise the state - I want Japanese people to accept such European values.

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When I have been told that my films remind people of Ozu, I have never been too convinced.

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I am hopeful that films can connect people who are in conflict in a separated world.

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I am very happy that Japanese film can cross borders.

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All my mother ever wanted to talk about was what she hated about my father and the times he cheated on her when he…

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Yes, a family is interesting. You can get a lot of drama in the conflicts there. It's like the sea. It seems calm, but…

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