Cinema Quote by Krzysztof Kieslowski
“You have to want to make a film for other reasons - to say something, to tell a story, to show somebody's fate - but you can't want to make a film simply for the sake of it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Double Life of Veronique, 1991, Director's commentary
Filmmaking should serve purpose—story, meaning, destiny—not mere self‑indulgence.
In simple terms: Make films for story and impact, not ego.
Create purposeful cinema.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- independent film
- documentary
- educational projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What story do you need to tell?
- How does purpose shape your creative process?
May discount experimental cinema that explores form.