Basically Quote by Nigel Cole
“I really ought to try and make a film that's a bit more cynical. But I don't think I'd know how to do it. I think what it is, is that if you're a film director, you're basically there because you enjoy manipulating people's emotions.”
About This Quote
Directors are drawn to film because it lets them shape emotions, yet cynicism may feel out of reach.
In simple terms: Filmmakers enjoy influencing feelings, but may doubt making cynical work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your emotional influence, experiment with tone.
Themes
creativity
cinema
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
artistic
professional
When to use this quote
- film projects
- scriptwriting
- directing
Key Concepts
artistic intent
genre
self-doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What story would you tell cynically?
- How does emotion drive your storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Cynical tone may alienate audiences if not balanced.
![“Image is everything, and the voice or the idea or the song is hardly anything at all. Half the time the person isn't even doing the singing. I'm a bit cynical about this [music] business.” quote by Bette Midler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/387/bette-midler-1976_bits_image-is-everything-and-the-voice-or-the_3149059.jpg)
