Adore Quote by John Hurt
![“[Bong Joon-ho'] is quite different but technically, he is as clever as [Alfred] Hitchcock. That's saying something. In humanitarian terms, I think he is much cleverer. He is one of the best directors I've worked with. I absolutely adore working with him.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e6b/john-hurt-1669_adore_bong-joon-ho-is-quite-different-but-tech_677502.jpg)
“[Bong Joon-ho'] is quite different but technically, he is as clever as [Alfred] Hitchcock. That's saying something. In humanitarian terms, I think he is much cleverer. He is one of the best directors I've worked with. I absolutely adore working with him.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015, John Hurt on directors
The speaker praises Bong Joon-ho's technical and humanitarian cleverness, comparing him favorably to Hitchcock and expressing admiration as a collaborator.
In simple terms: Bong Joon-ho is praised for technical skill and moral insight, surpassing Hitchcock in the speaker's view.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value both technical mastery and ethical vision in creators.
Themes
cinema
leadership
comparison
collaboration
ethics
Mood
respectful
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
testimonial
comparative
appreciation
When to use this quote
- film production
- team meetings
- creative workshops
- industry panels
Key Concepts
directorial style
humanitarian perspective
creative intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance technical skill with moral storytelling?
- What qualities make a director truly great?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may overlook Hitchcock's own humanitarian contributions.
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
