Around the world Quote by Pirjo Honkasalo
“I went to film school when I was 17, and of course when you are very young you think that there is nothing else in the world except film. At some point I started getting hungry to see something else. For five years I didn't make any films, I was traveling around the world, writing for newspapers, working in theater, working in opera, I thought I would never return to film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Early passion for film can dominate a young mind, but experiences beyond that field broaden perspective and enrich artistic vision.
In simple terms: Film focus narrows view; travel expands it.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse experiences to deepen creativity.
Themes
growth
exploration
artistic development
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
personal narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- film school
- world travel
- writing
- theatre work
- opera work
Key Concepts
cinema
travel
journalism
theatre
opera
Questions to Reflect On
- How have non‑film experiences reshaped your storytelling?
- What limits arise when shifting focus?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize wandering, overlooking practical constraints of sustaining a career.
