Absolutes Quote by Werner Herzog
![“For example, how you would introduce a leading character into your film, and as an absolute ingenious example, [Elia] Kazan in his film Viva Zapata!, how he introduces his leading character Marlon Brando into the film. No film ever did it as wonderful as he did it.” quote by Werner Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f7/werner-herzog-964_absolutes_for-example-how-you-would-introduce-a-le_2803895.jpg)
“For example, how you would introduce a leading character into your film, and as an absolute ingenious example, [Elia] Kazan in his film Viva Zapata!, how he introduces his leading character Marlon Brando into the film. No film ever did it as wonderful as he did it.”
About This Quote
Source Film Analysis: Viva Zapata! (1952), 1970
Kazan’s introduction of Brando’s character is uniquely masterful, setting a benchmark.
In simple terms: Kazan set a high bar.
Key Takeaway
Study his technique for impact.
Themes
film
directing
performance
Mood
analytical
inspired
Type
cinematic
educational
When to use this quote
- acting workshops
- film schools
- script analysis
Key Concepts
Cinematography
character intro
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an intro unforgettable?
- How can you emulate that power?
A Different Perspective
Other films may achieve similar effects.
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![“[Marlon] Brando's a giant on every level. When he acts it's as if he landed from another planet. A planet where they produce great actors.” quote by Al Pacino](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/870/al-pacino-1656_actors_marlon-brando-s-a-giant-on-every-level-w_851752.jpg)
![“Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
