Civil war Quote by Kevin Costner
“I don't feel the need to direct. I tried to get other people to direct Dances, but they wouldn't do it. They all thought it was too long. One director wanted to cut the Civil War sequence. Another thought the white woman was very cliched.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1998
He struggled to find directors willing to take on his ambitious projects, facing concerns about length and cliché.
In simple terms: Can't get directors for big, risky ideas.
Key Takeaway
Seek collaborators who share your vision.
Themes
film
collaboration
vision
risk
creativity
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
industry
personal
When to use this quote
- film production
- script development
- budget negotiations
- creative meetings
- casting decisions
Key Concepts
Directorial control
project scope
industry politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What compromises are you willing to make for a film?
- How can you persuade skeptics of a project's value?
A Different Perspective
Even with star power, creative control is limited by others' perceptions.
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