Cinema Quote by Woody Allen
“I never ever see a film of mine after I release it to the public. I see it when I shoot it in my dailies and while I'm editing it, re-editing it and reshooting it and all that. By the time it's finished I never want to see it again.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film discussion, 1975
He avoids watching his own movies after release, preferring to see them only during production, because they become too familiar and lose appeal.
In simple terms: He doesn’t watch his films after they’re public.
Key Takeaway
Focus on creation, not consumption.
Themes
artistic process
self‑critique
creative distance
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- editing rooms
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
film theory
artist‑audience relationship
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid seeing your finished work?
- What benefits come from revisiting it later?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding his work may limit self‑assessment and learning.
![“I never start editing a film until it's completely shot; I don't edit along the way, ever. When it's finished I come in here [screening room] and we start with reel one, scene one and start editing shot by shot by shot until we're finished.” quote by Woody Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c60/woody-allen-176_cinema_i-never-start-editing-a-film-until-it-s_973537.jpg)
