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Quote by David Mackenzie

“The problem with the British film industry is that it's really the American film industry, or a small branch of in lots of ways because of the common language. But it's great to see some individual voices still there. I think I probably gravitate towards a slightly more European, auteur model rather than the studio thing. I think it would be great if British films were a little bit more auteur driven.”

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David Mackenzie

David Mackenzie, born on May 10, 1966, is a renowned Scottish film director. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique narrative style, with notable films including 'Life of Pi'. more

“I find most American films annoy me because their third act tends to be tying up loose ends and returning to moral values and killing the monster. I think most of the scripts I read to tend to go in that direction and I find that very, very unsatisfying. I want the stories to have loose ends and to pose some questions - or even say things that aren't too comfortable.”

Thinking Film Values Moral Killing Annoying Moral Values

Author:David Mackenzie

“The problem with American cinema is that because you're making films with huge amounts of money you need to hit the lowest common denominator in order to make it back and so therefore you're not allowed to play with moral ambiguities or ask questions.”

Problem Film Common Moral Lowest Ambiguity

Author:David Mackenzie

“I was raised on The Beatles. I loved Led Zeppelin growing up. Judy Garland. Doris Day. That's where things began. I took a lot from the '60s and maybe from the '40s or '50s as well.”

Growing Up

Author:Leah Siegel

“When sudden death takes a president, opportunities for new beginnings flourish among the ambitious and the tensions among such people can be dramatic, as they were when President Kennedy was killed.”

People Opportunity President Dramatic Tension Ambitious New Beginnings President Kennedy Sudden Death

Author:Russell Baker