Famous quote by Roland Emmerich

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When you find something where you can give people a message and still make it an exciting movie, you get very, very exci
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"When you find something where you can give people a message and still make it an exciting movie, you get very, very excited about something. You probably even work harder than you normally do"

- Roland Emmerich

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This quote by Roland Emmerich speaks with the power of storytelling and the significance of conveying a message through film. He is recommending that when a filmmaker finds a story that can both amuse and educate, they end up being passionate and work harder than normal. This is because they acknowledge the capacity of the story to reach a large audience and make a long lasting impact. Emmerich is stressing the importance of producing significant stories that can both entertain and educate. He is suggesting that when a filmmaker discovers a story that can do both, they ought to be passionate and strive to bring it to life. This quote talks to the power of storytelling and the significance of conveying a message through movie. It is a pointer that filmmakers need to strive to develop meaningful stories that can both entertain and inform.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Roland Emmerich somewhere between November 10, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Director from Germany. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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