Attention Quote by Hirokazu Koreeda
“I don't believe in making movies to cater to a foreign audience. You never know what the reaction is going to be anyhow. At the time I made Maborosi, the Japanese movies getting any foreign attention were all period dramas and seemed to be about some representative element of Japanese life, and my movie was contemporary movie about one specific woman trying to understand her husband's suicide.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cannes Film Festival, 2011
He resists tailoring films for foreign markets, preferring authentic storytelling over commercial appeal.
In simple terms: Make movies for truth, not audience expectations.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize artistic integrity over market trends.
Themes
authenticity
culture
cinema
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
artistic
critical
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- independent production
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
artistic freedom
globalization
Questions to Reflect On
- Should art serve audiences or creators?
- How to balance authenticity with accessibility?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressure may limit creative risk.
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