Stephen Frears quotes

Stephen Frears is an acclaimed English film and television director known for his versatility and incisive storytelling. His work spans critically praised films such as "Dangerous Liaisons," "The Queen," and "Philomena." He has garnered numerous awards and nominations for his contributions to British and international cinema. Here are 8 of his quotes:

To be successful at anything, you need the right to fail, not just occasionally.

Stephen Frears

Audiences arent fools - their judgement really is important. And the true heroes of films are the investors. They take the risk, after all.

Stephen Frears

Truth is quite constricting, in a way. You endlessly see at the start of a film 'This is a true story'.

Stephen Frears

I like making films about different cultures. I'm interested in things that I've never encountered before. I try to put myself in the audience's position.

Stephen Frears

The only way you can learn about making films is by making them, by putting your stamp on the thing.

Stephen Frears

It never crossed my mind to make a film about Muhammad Ali or the Queen or any of them! They just come out of the blue.

Stephen Frears

I teach film directing, inasmuch as you can. Its not really possible to teach film direction, but I sit there as a sort of testimony of experience and know-how, I suppose.

Stephen Frears