Actors Quote by Martin Scorsese
“I do prefer doing more takes. There's something very organic that comes from the first take, but certain things come out. More details come out, in the way another actor says something. It's always this investigative process. You come further and further to the truth, the more you escalate. I like to do a lot of takes. I have a hunger for it. I like to see what there is to discover in a scene, that hasn't been thought of.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Martin Scorsese on directing, 2022
He values multiple takes to uncover organic details, believing deeper truth emerges through iterative exploration.
In simple terms: Multiple takes reveal hidden truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace thorough exploration in creative work.
Themes
process
detail
truth
film
exploration
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film rehearsals
- acting workshops
- scene development
- script analysis
Key Concepts
directing
actor collaboration
creative discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each take reveal you missed?
- How do you decide when enough is enough?
A Different Perspective
Too many takes can waste time and budget.
