Attention Quote by Hirokazu Koreeda
“In the neighborhood around Waseda, there were all these movie theaters, so every morning I left the house and watched movies instead of going to class. The experience of encountering films then is one of my greatest memories. Before that I'd never paid any attention to directors, but there I was taking a crash course in Ozu, Kurosawa, Naruse, Truffaut, Renoir, Fellini. Because I've always been naturally a more introspective person, I was more interested in becoming a screenwriter than a director.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at Tokyo Film Festival, 2015
The speaker recalls how frequent cinema visits in college sparked a deep appreciation for diverse filmmakers and shaped a career aspiration toward screenwriting.
In simple terms: Watching movies daily taught him about film art and inspired his writing path.
Key Takeaway
Explore films to discover your creative direction.
Themes
cinema
learning
career inspiration
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal
educational
When to use this quote
- college life
- film studies
- creative career planning
Key Concepts
film history
screenwriting
cultural exposure
Questions to Reflect On
- How did daily film viewing influence your storytelling style?
- What film taught you the most about narrative?
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