There were two sides to David Lean: on the one side, he was kind of a rather stiff, disciplined Englishman. And then he had this kind of romantic side to him. I think being true to both sides of your nature is important.
Meaning of the quote
David Lean was a famous British director who had two different sides to his personality. One side of him was very serious, disciplined, and proper, like a typical Englishman. But he also had a more romantic and creative side. Boorman believes that it's important for people to embrace and be true to all the different parts of their own unique nature, just like Lean did.
About John Boorman
Sir John Boorman is a renowned British film director, producer, and screenwriter who has directed over 20 films, including acclaimed works like Point Blank, Deliverance, and Excalibur. He has received numerous accolades, including five Academy Award nominations and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 for his contributions to the film industry.
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