Fritz Lang quotes

Fritz Lang was an Austrian director, best known for his influential contributions to early cinema, especially in the genres of film noir and science fiction. His groundbreaking works include the iconic films "Metropolis" and "M". He became a legendary figure in both European and Hollywood cinema. Here are 8 of his quotes:

You cannot make a social-conscious picture in which you say that the intermediary between the hand and the brain is the heart. I mean, that's a fairy tale - definitely. (Fritz Lang)
Each picture has some sort of rhythm which only the director can give it. He has to be like the captain of a ship. View quote
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In America, sex is preached; in France, it is done. View quote
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My private life has nothing to do with my films. View quote
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I am profoundly fascinated by cruelty, fear, horror and death. My films show my preoccupation with violence, the pathology of violence. View quote
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For me, cinema is a vice. I love it intimately. View quote
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Cinemascope is not for men, but for snakes and funerals. View quote
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I was called the greatest director in Europe, but I was just a hard worker. View quote
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Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang - Image
Photo: Joost Evers / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Austrian Director
Born: December 5, 1890
Died: August 2, 1976
Quotes count: 8

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