It creeps up on you and becomes an obsession. It comes out of watching a million movies.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is saying that filmmaking can become a powerful passion that takes over your life. It suggests that the more movies you watch, the more you get drawn into the art of making films yourself. Filmmaking can start as a hobby but then grow into an all-consuming interest or "obsession" as you learn more about it.
About Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh is an acclaimed English writer-director who has received numerous accolades, including awards at major film festivals and BAFTA Awards. He is known for his unique approach of lengthy rehearsals and improvisation with actors to capture emotional, subjective films that present reality. His diverse body of work spans film, theatre, and television over a career spanning decades.
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English writer and director (born 1943)