Elia Kazan Quotes

Producer

Elia Kazan, born on September 7, 1909 in Salonika, Turkey, passed away on September 28, 2003 in the United States. He was a renowned film producer, known for his profound understanding of film art and outstanding contributions.

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Famous Elia Kazan Quotes

“Very often the Group actor is a critic when he's acting and an actor when he's criticizing.”

Actors Acting Groups Critics Criticize

Book:The Selected Letters of Elia Kazan

Source: The Selected Letters of Elia Kazan

“Acting, I found, was the biggest charge I ever had. What other artist has it so good? Approval so quick?”

Artist Acting Appreciate Approval

Author:Elia Kazan

“It's difficult, if not impossible, to get away with anything false before the camera. That instrument penetrates the husk of the actor; it reveals what's truly happening - if anything, if nothing. A close-up demands absolute truth. It's a severe and awesome truth”

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Book:Elia Kazan: A Life

Source: Elia Kazan: A Life

“I've come to believe that everything worth achieving is beyond one's capacity - or seems so at first. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything.”

Firsts Believe May Seems Fighting Effort Pay Acting Achieve Capacity Dues Despite Persist

Author:Elia Kazan

“I wouldn't go up on a stage now if you paid a thousand dollars for one minute of acting. It's a nasty experience. You're up there all by yourself. You're so damn exposed.”

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Author:Elia Kazan

“Stylized acting and direction is to realistic acting and direction as poetry is to prose.”

Acting Prose Poetry Is Realistic

Book:Kazan on Directing

Source: Kazan on Directing

About the Author

Born: September 7, 1909
Died: September 28, 2003
Known for: Producer
Quotes: 88

Books & Sources

Elia Kazan: A LifeRelated source material

Elia Kazan: InterviewsRelated source material

Kazan: the master director discusses his films : interviews with Elia KazanRelated source material

The Selected Letters of Elia KazanRelated source material

Kazan on DirectingRelated source material

Kazan on KazanRelated source material

Kazan on Kazan [interviews with] Michel CimentRelated source material

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