Michael Winterbottom Quotes

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Michael Winterbottom, a visionary filmmaker and provocateur, has pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling with his bold experimentation and fearless exploration of taboo subjects. From his innovative narrative structures to his unflinching social commentary, Winterbottom has challenged audiences to confront uncomfortable truths and rethink conventional norms, establishing himself as a pioneering force in contemporary cinema.

"I prefer to watch people."

"I prefer to watch people."

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"When you start being enthusiastic about whatever it is you like, that is the golden age for you."

"When you start being enthusiastic about whatever it is you like, that is the golden age for you."

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"When people approach me about my films it is usually to tell me how much they hate them."

"When people approach me about my films it is usually to tell me how much they hate them."

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"I'm a fan of music from all over the world."

"I'm a fan of music from all over the world."

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"There's still a 1950s view of cinema, that there's one audience and they all want to see the same thing."

"There's still a 1950s view of cinema, that there's one audience and they all want to see the same thing."

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"I think it would be impossible if you had a name like mine not to get a little flack for it."

"I think it would be impossible if you had a name like mine not to get a little flack for it."

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