Famous quote by Mike Figgis

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Obviously, I try to make the films work for an audience. Thats the main point of making a film, and in retrospect, one c
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"Obviously, I try to make the films work for an audience. That's the main point of making a film, and in retrospect, one can see that certain films, let's say Leaving Las Vegas, demonstrated its own success"

- Mike Figgis

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This quote by Mike Figgis recommends that the primary objective of making a film is to create something that resonates with an audience. He utilizes the example of Leaving Las Vegas to demonstrate that success, indicating that the movie was popular by audiences. This quote highlights the importance of producing something that interest the general public, as it is the audience that will ultimately identify the success of a movie. Figgis is highlighting the need to produce something that is pleasurable and meaningful to viewers, as this is the only way to ensure that a film will achieve success. He is also suggesting that the success of a movie can be seen in retrospection, as the audience's reaction to it will be evident.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Mike Figgis somewhere between February 28, 1948 and today. He was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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