Famous quote by Douglas Sirk

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If I can say one thing for my pictures, it is a certain craftsmanship. A thought which has gone into every angle.
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"If I can say one thing for my pictures, it is a certain craftsmanship. A thought which has gone into every angle. There is nothing there without an optical reason"

- Douglas Sirk

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This quote by Douglas Sirk speaks to the workmanship and consideration that he takes into his films. He emphasizes that every angle of his movies has actually been carefully thought about and that absolutely nothing is included without an optical reason. This recommends that Sirk is a careful filmmaker who takes note of the information of his movies. He is not content to just develop a film, but instead puts a lot of effort into ensuring that each element of the movie is carefully crafted and serves a purpose. This quote speaks to Sirk's commitment to developing quality films that are not only aesthetically appealing, however likewise attentively constructed. His attention to detail and craftsmanship appears in his films, and this quote serves as a testimony to his devotion to producing quality movies.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Douglas Sirk between April 26, 1897 and January 14, 1987. He/she was a famous Director from Germany. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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