For me, poetry has a strong link to my filmmaking. My films learn from my poetry. In poetry, you're free. You start in the corner and you don't know where it leads you. I have no message, I have nothing I want to tell, I just start and I see where it leads, and it's a big surprise and relief if it's good. That's the ideal state for filmmaking.
Jørgen LethI hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start.
Jørgen LethI like to apply storytelling methods and techniques to try to frame the story in an interesting way, but you can never control what's happening.
Jørgen LethWhen I make films, I'm very conscious about leaving space for an uncertainty, and for some unexpected things.
Jørgen LethFor me, poetry has a strong link to my filmmaking. My films learn from my poetry. In poetry, you're free. You start in the corner and you don't know where it leads you. I have no message, I have nothing I want to tell, I just start and I see where it leads, and it's a big surprise and relief if it's good. That's the ideal state for filmmaking.
Jørgen Leth