"Sure, I watched a lot of Hollywood movies. Maybe I've seen more Hollywood movies than French movies"
- Michel Hazanavicius
About this Quote
In this quote, Michel Hazanavicius, a French filmmaker, is reflecting on his exposure to different kinds of films. He acknowledges that he has viewed a lot of Hollywood movies, possibly much more than French motion pictures. This could be due to the popularity and extensive distribution of Hollywood films around the globe. Hazanavicius's statement likewise suggests that he may have been affected by Hollywood's design and methods in his own filmmaking. However, he does not reject French movies, as he still acknowledges having actually seen them. This quote highlights the effect of Hollywood on the worldwide movie market and the diversity of impacts that shape a filmmaker's work.
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