I never made a film which fully satisfied me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist feels no work is ever perfect enough.
- In plain terms
- I never feel completely happy with any film I make.
- What can you take from it?
- Perfection remains out of reach for creators.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a project truly done?
- How do you define satisfaction?
Another view
Some works may actually be well received by others.
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