Children Quote by Nicolas Winding Refn
“You ask actors what they would like to do, and you constantly keep them engaged. You want their engagement, input, and sensibilities. It's that intimate collaboration that is actually directing. I don't like the mechanicalness or coldness; I like the intimacy. It's like we are creating a child together.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking discussion, 2020s
Collaboration with actors creates intimate, child‑like creation, avoiding cold mechanics
In simple terms: Acting partnership feels like co‑creating a child
Foster deep creative partnership with collaborators
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- theatre
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance intimacy with professional boundaries?
- What practices nurture genuine collaboration?
Risk of over‑personalizing project direction