Famous quote by Pedro Almodovar

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I dont want to imitate life in movies I want to represent it. And in that representation, you use the colors you feel, a
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"I don't want to imitate life in movies; I want to represent it. And in that representation, you use the colors you feel, and sometimes they are fake colors. But always it's to show one emotion"

- Pedro Almodovar

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This quote by Pedro Almodovar speaks to the power of movie to represent life. He is stating that he does not wish to merely imitate life in films, but rather to represent it. He is suggesting that in order to do this, filmmakers should utilize colors to evoke feeling. These colors may not always be realistic, but they are used to convey a specific sensation. This quote speaks to the power of film to catch the essence of life and to evoke feeling in audiences. Almodovar is recommending that filmmakers must use colors to represent life in such a way that is meaningful and mentally resonant. He is highlighting the significance of utilizing colors to develop an effective representation of life in movie.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Pedro Almodovar somewhere between September 24, 1949 and today. He was a famous Director from Spain. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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