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When Americans shoot movies they aim at the entire planet. When the French make movies, they aim at Paris
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"When Americans shoot movies they aim at the entire planet. When the French make movies, they aim at Paris"

- Jean-Jacques Annaud

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This quote by Jean-Jacques Annaud speaks to the differences between American and French cinema. It suggests that American movies are made with a worldwide audience in mind, while French movies are more focused on a local audience. This might be translated as a commentary on the different methods to filmmaking in between the two nations. American films frequently have a bigger budget plan and are more likely to be seen by a larger audience, while French movies are more likely to be seen by a smaller sized, more regional audience. This quote might also be interpreted as a commentary on the various designs of filmmaking in between the two countries. American films often have a more industrial, traditional design, while French movies frequently have a more creative, independent style. Ultimately, this quote talks to the distinctions in between American and French cinema, and how each country approaches filmmaking.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jean-Jacques Annaud somewhere between October 1, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Director from France. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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