“I reject the word 'script' entirely-at any rate in the usual sense. I prefer the old usage-usually scenario-which it had in the Commedia dell'Arte, meaning an outline or scheme: it implies a dynamism, a number of ideas and principles from which one can set out to find the best possible approach to filming.”
Quote by Jacques Rivette
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Jacques Rivette
Jacques Rivette, a French film director, was born on March 1, 1928, in Paris, France, and passed away on January 29, 2016. His films are known for their unique narrative style and profound social criticism. more
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