"Stylized acting and direction is to realistic acting and direction as poetry is to prose"
- Elia Kazan
About this Quote
This quote by Elia Kazan is a comparison between elegant and realistic performing and instructions. Stylized performing and direction is often seen in theatre as well as film, as well as is defined by overstated activities as well as expressions, as well as an enhanced feeling of dramatization. Sensible performing and also instructions, on the other hand, is much more refined and naturalistic, and is commonly seen in films that are based on true tales. The comparison in between stylized and reasonable acting as well as direction is similar to the contrast between verse and prose. Verse is commonly viewed as even more expressive and emotive, while prose is more simple and actual. Similarly, stylized acting and instructions is more expressive and emotive, while realistic acting and also instructions is more refined and also naturalistic. This quote by Elia Kazan is a pointer that both styles of acting and direction have their area in theatre and film, which each can be utilized to create effective as well as significant stories.
This quote is written / told by Elia Kazan between September 7, 1909 and September 28, 2003. He was a famous Director from USA.
The author also have 54 other quotes.
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"Nothing truly convincing - which would possess thoroughness, vigor, and skill - has been written against the ancients as yet; especially not against their poetry"
"The dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music, and it has the additional merit of being human and palpable. Dancing is poetry with arms and legs"
"A book is sent out into the world, and there is no way of fully anticipating the responses it will elicit. Consider the responses called forth by the Bible, Homer, Shakespeare - let alone contemporary poetry or a modern novel"
