Better Quote by Hirokazu Kore-eda
“If my films did better at the box office in Japan, it would be easier to get them made.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cannes Film Festival, 2015
Highlights market pressures influencing artistic decisions, noting commercial success can enable creative freedom.
In simple terms: Commercial success aids artistic creation.
Seek broader audiences to fund art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- indie filmmaking
- budget planning
- international distribution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance art and profit?
- What markets support niche films?
Relying on profit may compromise vision.