Art Quote by Udo Kier
“The vampire or the bad guy, that's what people do remember. Lars von Trier, like Guy Maddin, their films are made for a group of exclusive people who like special films. And they are special films, they are art films. And I started with commercial films at the beginning, and later on, because you know, when you are an actor, you have the same cliché like everybody else, you want to be in big films, you want to be known and all that.”
About This Quote
The speaker contrasts mainstream cinema with niche art films, noting that directors like Lars von Trier and Guy Maddin cater to a select audience, while actors often chase commercial success and fame.
In simple terms: Art vs. commercial cinema tension.
Key Takeaway
Balancing artistic integrity with mainstream appeal.
Themes
art cinema
niche audience
commercial ambition
celebrity culture
director auteurship
actor identity
Mood
reflective
critical
inquisitive
Type
observation
analysis
When to use this quote
- indie film festivals
- big-budget studio productions
- actor career planning
- director branding
- film marketing
Key Concepts
film industry
audience segmentation
career motivations
Practical Applications
- curating film festivals
- guiding actors on career choices
Questions to Reflect On
- How does an actor reconcile personal artistic goals with commercial demands?
- What defines a film as 'special' beyond its audience size?
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