Cinematographic inspirations
“The kitchen set was enormous, with aisles winding between stoves and storage racks. The apartment sets were beautifully narrow. Suite 237 was elegant and ominous. The Overlook Hotel itself became a maze; absurdly oversized quarters for the players, yet ultimately claustrophobic. Here were fabulous sets for the moving camera; we could travel unobtrusively from space to space or lurk in the shadows with a menacing presence.”
Garret Brown talking to American Cinematographer about The Shining
“[on the ending of Stroszek (1977):] “When I saw the dancing chicken, I knew I would create a grand metaphor — for what, I don’t know.”
Werner Herzog
