MAR 2018
crash, serious ill... Herzog is never afraid of danger. In his more than 70 movies, only a few ones were filmed with enough funds. “You have to figure out the rules of film
production.� Because of rejections by the film company for
financial support in the early stages of his career, he realized filmmakers must support themselves. He became a steel factory worker at night and returned to school at the day time. When he was filming "Fitzcarraldo" he still couldn't
get any investment. He could only start with a small amount of money and even exchanged shampoo and conditioner for 4 kilograms of rice. " You can't just sit down there and complain. I grow up in a culture without complaining." If movies bring you fanatical dreams, it will also inevitably
lead you to struggles, especially struggles with money. It's
the nature of the film. It is also a very difficult battle. "People think that I can easily get money now, but it is still not the
case. It's stupid to ingratiate yourself with film companies. Everything can be controlled in my own hands."
Not only did he make movies, he also wrote articles and
shot operas. How to keep yourself with active thinking? In addition to reading, his secret is to be curious about new
things and keep learning mathematics. He is fascinated by
mathematics: "Every major breakthrough in mathematics is discovered by children. Through mathematics, I have to be very young."
Finally, let's learn the advice from the 76-year-old
filmmaker, "Always take the initiative. Get used to the bear behind you."
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