Famous quote by Claude Chabrol

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I wanted to make a film about stupid people that was very vulgar and deeply stupid. From that moment on I can hardly be
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"I wanted to make a film about stupid people that was very vulgar and deeply stupid. From that moment on I can hardly be reproached for making a film that is about stupid people"

- Claude Chabrol

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This quote by Claude Chabrol speaks to the idea that he understood the possible criticism he could receive for making a film about silly individuals. He acknowledges that the film he wished to make was vulgar and deeply dumb, but he likewise suggests that he was aware of the potential criticism he might receive for making such a movie. He is basically saying that he was aware of the potential criticism, but he still wanted to make the movie anyhow. This quote talks to the concept that Chabrol was willing to take risks and push limits in order to create something unique and fascinating. He was not afraid to make a movie that might be seen as questionable or offending, and he wanted to accept the potential criticism that could feature it. This quote likewise speaks with the concept that Chabrol was an innovative and ingenious filmmaker who was not afraid to take risks and push limits in order to create something unique and fascinating.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Claude Chabrol somewhere between June 24, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Director from France. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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