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“The director's job is to know what emotional statement he wants a character to convey in his scene or his line, and to exercise taste and judgment in helping the actor give his best possible performance.”

Quote by Stanley Kubrick

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Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick was an American film director known for his profound understanding of the art of cinema and innovative style. His works are characterized by complex narrative structures, exquisite cinematography, and profound thematic explorations. Kubrick's films spanned a variety of genres, from war films to science fiction and psychological thrillers, each leaving a lasting impression. more

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“I have the confidence that I can take anybody and have them give a good performance, because I don't think there's anything to acting except expressing, being able to converse. So if I can just convince somebody not to clean themselves up, and not to be someone that they're not, and just be what they are in given circumstances, that's all that acting is to me, and I don't think it's very difficult.”