Add Quote by Kim Jee-woon
“Interestingly, my first director's cut was an hour and forty-one minutes. Then, the studio actually wanted to add more to the story, so we went all the way up to an hour and forty-seven minutes. After that, I made some additional cuts and now we are where we are.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Makers Quarterly, 2020
Editing is iterative; length changes reflect evolving storytelling needs.
In simple terms: Editing evolves with story.
Key Takeaway
Embrace revision.
Themes
creativity
editing
collaboration
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
creative
process‑oriented
When to use this quote
- Film production
- novel drafting
- software development
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
artistic vision
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a cut become final?
- How to know when enough is enough?
A Different Perspective
Too many revisions can dilute focus.
