Alan J. Pakula quotes

Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his work in dramatic thrillers. His acclaimed films include "Klute," "All the President’s Men," and "Sophie's Choice." He became renowned for exploring complex characters and political intrigue in his storytelling. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I am oblique; I think that has to do with my own nature. I like trying to do things which work on many levels, because I think it is terribly important to give an audience a lot of things they might not get as well as those they will, so that finally the film does take on a texture and is not just simplistic communication. (Alan J. Pakula)

Some actors come to the set ready to do their parts a certain way.

Alan J. Pakula

Directors have a tendency to use their hands like orchestra conductors. They don't realize that the actor is looking at their faces, anyway.

Alan J. Pakula

Most of us live in a safe world. We don't have to fight for our values, we don't have to fight for our freedom, we don't have a sense of injustice.

Alan J. Pakula

A man who is in control, and inside there is a frightened child - that interests me. Why? You can draw your own conclusions.

Alan J. Pakula

I've hardly had an avant-garde career... If you're going to make a film, you have to try to make sure it comes out of a childlike passion, as if you're doing it for the first time.

Alan J. Pakula

Alan J. Pakula

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Occupation: American Director
Born: April 7, 1928
Died: November 19, 1998
Quotes count: 6

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