Darren Aronofsky Quotes

You hear stories about directors using manipulation to get actors to do certain things, but I think when you're working with professional actors, it's all about trust. They can do anything you want, it's just a matter of them understanding what you're looking for, and the reason why.

Darren Aronofsky

• Why
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• Understanding
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• You hear stories about directors using manipulation to get actors to do certain things, but I think when you're working with professional actors, it's all about trust. They can do anything you want, it's just a matter of them understanding what you're looking for, and the reason why.

  

  Darren Aronofsky
  • Why
  • Trust
  • Understanding