Martin Scorsese

Filmmaker

Contemporary influential 77 sayings

Sayings by Martin Scorsese

I'm always trying to find beauty in the unexpected.

2019 — Interview
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I think the most important thing is to be honest with your audience.

2018 — MasterClass
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I'm a big believer in the power of the image. I think it can be more powerful than words.

2013 — Interview
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I think the most important thing is to never compromise your artistic integrity.

2017 — Interview
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I'm not interested in making films that are easy to forget. I want to make films that leave a lasting impression.

2019 — Interview with The Guardian
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I think the most important thing is to be open to critique and feedback.

2011 — Interview
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I'm always trying to find the truth in my characters, even if it's an uncomfortable truth.

2019 — Interview
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I'm a big believer in the power of improvisation. I think it can lead to unexpected discoveries.

2015 — Interview
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I think the most important thing is to be a lifelong learner.

2016 — Interview
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I don't really see comic book movies as cinema.

2019 — Interview with Empire magazine
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The idea that a priest could be a sexual predator was unthinkable, and then we found out it was true.

2016 — Discussing 'Silence' and Catholic Church scandals
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The whole world has become vulgar. I can't make pictures like this anymore.

2011 — Discussing changes in Hollywood
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I don't know if I'd be able to make 'Taxi Driver' today. The culture doesn't allow it.

2016 — Reflecting on contemporary filmmaking constraints
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The Church is made up of human beings. And human beings fail.

2016 — Addressing Catholic Church scandals
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We've got to save cinema from the amusement park.

2019 — Critiquing blockbuster culture
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The violence in my films is disturbing because it's meant to disturb.

2002 — Defending his use of graphic violence
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I don't make films for audiences. I make them for myself.

2006 — Discussing his creative process
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