Quotation by

Orson Welles

A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.

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A film becomes truly meaningful when the camera captures scenes with the creativity and insight of a poet, not just as a mechanical recorder. This means the filmmaker must see and express emotions, ideas, and beauty through the lens, making the visuals feel thoughtful and artistic.

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