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“If my films did better at the box office in Japan, it would be easier to get them made.”

Hirokazu Kore-eda

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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.

Key Takeaway

Seek broader audiences to fund art.

Themes

art commerce creativity

Mood

pragmatic optimistic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • indie filmmaking
  • budget planning
  • international distribution

Key Concepts

cultural economics film industry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance art and profit?
  • What markets support niche films?
A Different Perspective

Relying on profit may compromise vision.

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