I think Polanski is one of the few filmmakers who nearly did a perfect film, a couple of them. Chinatown is almost perfect. It may be perfect. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises Polanski for achieving near-perfect films.
- In plain terms
- Polanski made almost perfect movies like Chinatown.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for perfection in your craft like Polanski.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a film perfect?
- Who inspires your work?
Another view
Perfection is subjective and rarely achieved.
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