Reality is a dirty word for me, I know it isn’t for most people, but I am not interested. There’s too much of it about.
Meaning of the quote
Some people really enjoy the real world and all the things that happen in it. But for this famous British director, reality is something he tries to avoid. He finds there's just too much of it around, and he's not interested in dealing with it. This director prefers to focus on his imagination and creativity instead of the everyday reality that most people experience.
About Ken Russell
Ken Russell was a pioneering British film director known for his flamboyant and controversial style. He directed many acclaimed films, including the Academy Award-winning ‘Women in Love’, the horror classic ‘The Devils’, and the musical fantasy ‘Tommy’. Russell was celebrated for his creative adaptations of classical music composers’ lives and his ability to bring a unique, visually striking approach to British cinema.
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