Cinema Quote by John Schlesinger
“Making a film is like going down a mine-once you've started you bid a metaphoricalgoodbye to the daylight and the outside world for the duration.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Magazine, John Schlesinger, 1975
Filmmaking isolates you, like entering a mine, cutting off daylight and the outside world.
In simple terms: Filmmaking is isolating.
Key Takeaway
Accept isolation as part of creative focus.
Themes
creativity
isolation
art
dedication
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- directing a movie
- writing a novel
- research projects
Key Concepts
psychology
process
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain connection while creating?
- What rituals help you re‑enter daylight?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can harm mental health if unmanaged.
