Believe Quote by Michel Hazanavicius
“Usually, when you do a period movie, you just recreate what you are shooting. You don't recreate the way you shoot it. I think I did the same thing here as I did in the OSS 117 movies. I recreated the way to shoot that period, because to me, like what I was saying about the Steadicam, there's no sense to do a Steadicam shot in the 1920s because you have never seen the '20s like that. You can't believe there was a Steadicam in the 1920s. I believe it's a continuation of the OSS 117 in a way but without the irony.”
About This Quote
He argues that period films should emulate the visual language and techniques of the era depicted, not impose modern technology that would be historically implausible.
In simple terms: Authentic period visual style
Key Takeaway
Match technique to era
Themes
historical authenticity
cinematic technique
directorial intent
genre continuity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
director commentary
filmmaking insight
When to use this quote
- directing a 1920s drama
- shooting a period comedy
- recreating vintage cinematography
- adapting a modern franchise to a past era
Key Concepts
period filmmaking
Steadicam usage
OSS 117 series
visual storytelling
Practical Applications
- film direction
- production design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology influence audience perception of historical settings?
- When is it appropriate to blend modern and period aesthetics?
