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We were supposed to collaborate once, and along with Kurosawa make one love story each for a movie produced by Dino de Laurentiis. I flew down to Rome with my script and spent a lot of time with Fellini while we waited for Kurosawa, who finally couldn't leave Japan because of his health, so the project went belly-up. Fellini was about to finish Satyricon. I spent a lot of time in the studio and saw him work. I loved him both as a director and as a person, and I still watch his movies, like La Strada and that childhood rememberance...

Ingmar Bergman#52

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Bergman recalls a planned collaboration with Fellini and Kurosawa that fell through due to Kurosawa's health. He shares his fondness for Fellini and appreciation for his work.
In plain terms
A movie project with Fellini and Kurosawa failed, but Bergman still admires Fellini.
What can you take from it?
Creative collaborations often face unexpected obstacles.

Where it applies

  • film production planning
  • meeting colleagues
  • reflecting on past projects

Putting it to work

  • valuing colleagues despite project failures
  • maintaining professional relationships

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle failed creative collaborations?
  • What keeps you interested in a colleague's work after a project ends?

Another view

The quote focuses on personal experience without broader industry insight.

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