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“Sometimes, more money is spent on promotion of a film than the making of it. I don't understand that logic. The movie should run on its merit.” quote by Naseeruddin Shah
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“Sometimes, more money is spent on promotion of a film than the making of it. I don't understand that logic. The movie should run on its merit.”

Naseeruddin Shah

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film Industry Panel, 2002

Film promotion often outweighs the film's artistic merit, leading to misplaced priorities.

In simple terms: Money can eclipse a film's quality.

Key Takeaway

Focus on storytelling over hype.

Themes

cinema commercialism art vs. commerce

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • movie releases
  • festival circuits
  • independent filmmaking

Key Concepts

budget allocation audience perception industry pressures

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should promotion reflect a film's true nature?
  • How to protect artistic integrity?
A Different Perspective

Commercial success doesn't guarantee artistic value.

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