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The quote says filmmaking should be treated like other art forms: it takes effort, practice, and experimentation to understand. It suggests that improvement comes from trying, even when the process is uncertain.
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Originally said in English.
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About Nicolas Winding Refn
Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer
Nicolas Winding Refn is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for work in contemporary cinema and for shaping films as both writer and director. His career spans directing, writing, and producing, and he has built a distinct body of film work across those roles. On this site, 100 quotes are attributed to him.
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