Car Quote by Luc Besson
“My concern 99% is about the storytelling, the emotion and all this. I never think about the format of anything until way far in the process and when we arrive to the fabrication of the thing then we start to say, "Okay right, what is the best thing we can do." I choose the car before to choose the color.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at Cannes Film Festival, 2010
He prioritizes narrative and emotion over technical format, deciding visual style after story is clear.
In simple terms: Story comes first, design later.
Key Takeaway
Focus on story before choosing tools.
Themes
storytelling
creativity
process
visual design
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- film directing
- script development
- production planning
- design decisions
Key Concepts
narrative hierarchy
emotional impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early design choice limit creative freedom?
- What risks arise from delaying technical decisions?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting format early can cause costly rework later.
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