Satyajit Ray
Humanist of Pather Panchali, Ray's realism painted quotable portraits of Indian life.
Most quoted
"The director is the only one who knows what the film is going to be. He is the one who has to make the decisions, and he is the one who has to take the responsibility."
— from Interview
"The average Indian film, to my mind, is a very bad film. It's a very bad film because it's not honest. It's not honest to life, it's not honest to human beings."
— from Interview
"Cinema is a medium that can be used to express anything. It can be used to express the most profound thoughts, or the most trivial ones."
— from Interview
All quotes by Satyajit Ray (103)
The world is full of interesting characters. You just have to look for them.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
I don't believe in heroes. I believe in human beings.
The greatest joy for me is to see my films being appreciated by people.
A good film should leave you thinking long after you've seen it.
I am not interested in making films that are politically correct. I am interested in making films that are truthful.
The most important thing is to be true to yourself, and to your vision.
I believe in the power of observation. That's where all my stories come from.
The cinema is a universal language. It can transcend barriers of language and culture.
I have always been fascinated by the human mind, and its complexities.
The beauty of cinema is that it can capture moments in time, and preserve them forever.
I don't believe in formulas. Every film is a new challenge.
The most important thing is to have a passion for what you do.
I try to make films that are both personal and universal.
The cinema is a powerful medium for social change.
I believe in the power of silence in films. Sometimes, silence can be more powerful than words.
My films are a reflection of my own experiences, and my own understanding of life.
The most important thing is to be honest with your audience.
I am always learning, always experimenting. That's what keeps me going.
The cinema is a dream factory. It can create worlds that don't exist.
Contemporaries of Satyajit Ray
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