Karel Reisz quotes

Karel Reisz was a Czechoslovakian-born film director and leading figure in the British New Wave cinema movement. His films often explored complex characters and social issues with realism and depth. He helped shape modern British cinema and inspired many filmmakers worldwide. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I'm now beginning to feel that the pessimistic vision is not for the movies.

Karel Reisz

The British cinema had been very dull and conformist.

Karel Reisz

Minority views expressed in films simply don't sell tickets.

Karel Reisz

I said I would do all the films about the commercials, and the films about ball-bearings and Ford tractors and so on, if once a year they gave me money for a free film.

Karel Reisz

Heroism in a bad cause.

Karel Reisz

A style is not a matter of camera angles or fancy footwork, it's an expression, an accurate expression of your particular opinion.

Karel Reisz