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“I did the drawing and writing - for five years. I made a lot of short films the whole while and I made a promise to myself in front of the mirror that I would stop drawing when I signed my first contract for a feature film.”

Quote by Patrice Leconte

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Patrice Leconte

Patrice Leconte is a French film director born on November 12, 1947. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns, with notable films including 'The Big Nose' and 'Amélie'. more

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“What stirs my passion is making cinema, and that means doing different things, making different types of films.”

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“As a spectator, I have very eclectic taste, whether it's comedies or action or very small, intimate films. And I feel as a filmmaker I should be able to have that same eclectic taste.”

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“I see people growing more and more isolated in their lives. It's not like it's a new thing, but it's more preoccupying now as you can do so many things without leaving your home. You can work, shop, do everything from home, and I find this unsettling.”

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“If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director. Part of the freedom in directing, for me, is that I'm also the camera operator. That's the place where things are less rigid, where I can adjust as I go along.”

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“I'm not one to dwell on rehearsal or preparation. I like to just go out and do it. Of course, that doesn't mean actors are free to do whatever they like, they're always being directed.”

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“Sometimes it only takes three words, so long as they're the right words, to direct an actor in the right way.”

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“People ask me about that all the time. They say, "Did you ever think of directing?" And I say, "It's completely out of the question."”

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