The ear is profound, whereas the eye is frivolous, too easily satisfied. The ear is active, imaginative, whereas the eye is passive. When you hear a noise at night, instantly you imagine its cause. The sound of a train whistle conjures up the whole station. The eye can perceive only what is presented to it.

The most ordinary word, when put into place, suddenly acquires brilliance. That is the brilliance with which your images must shine.

Ideally, nothing should be shown, but that’s impossible.

Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen.

It is in its pure form that an art hits hard.

Cinematography, a military art. Prepare a film like a battle.

Provoke the unexpected. Expect it.