I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitchcock implies his style is so distinct that even a fairy tale would be viewed as a thriller by his audience.
- In plain terms
- People expect suspense and danger in all his movies.
- What can you take from it?
- Audiences recognize and expect a director's signature style.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a director break their own type?
- Does style limit creativity?
Another view
Not all directors have such a strong signature.
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