Film Quote by Sam Esmail
“I always suspend logic for emotion. If it feels real, or it feels like what I'm going for, we should abandon reality a little bit and go for that. I'm not a documentarian. We're not trying to shoot things for naturalism.”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Mr. Robot, Season 2 (2016) – dialogue by Sam Esmail
Emotion can override logic; artistic truth may require abandoning strict realism.
In simple terms: Feelings can trump facts in art.
Key Takeaway
Allow emotion to guide creative choices.
Themes
creativity
subjectivity
artistic truth
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- film directing
- novel writing
- visual arts
- music composition
Key Concepts
Narrative theory
emotional authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should logic dominate?
- How do you balance realism and feeling?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting facts can mislead audiences.
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