Cinema Quote by Lynne Ramsay
“I was at the National Film School and was a cinematographer there. I got quite a lot of experience on documentary film-making and with directors who were interesting - maybe they weren't using scripts or were using non-actors.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at BFI Southbank, 2015
She reflects on gaining hands‑on documentary experience and collaborating with directors who favor improvisation and non‑professional actors.
In simple terms: Learned practical skills and flexible storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimental collaboration.
Themes
film
documentary
collaboration
improvisation
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal
educational
When to use this quote
- documentary projects
- film school training
- creative workshops
- indie productions
Key Concepts
cinematography
directorial approach
non‑actors
Questions to Reflect On
- How does improvisation affect visual storytelling?
- When are scripts essential?
A Different Perspective
May lack narrative structure, risking incoherence.
