Cannot Quote by Wong Kar-wai
“I don't do rehearsal. Some directors prefer to do rehearsal - readings before the actual shooting - but I don't like this process because I think there are certain things that are so spontaneous, and they cannot happen twice.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hong Kong Film Festival, 2005
He values spontaneous moments in filmmaking, believing rehearsals can diminish authenticity and cannot be replicated.
In simple terms: Spontaneity over rehearsal in film.
Embrace improvisation for genuine performances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- on‑set shooting
- actor workshops
- experimental cinema
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can spontaneity be balanced with planning?
- When is rehearsal essential?
Risk of unstructured chaos and missed technical precision.