Frida (2002)
Edward Norton: Nelson Rockefeller
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Quotes
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Nelson Rockefeller : Señor Rivera, I must ask you one last time to reconsider your position.
Diego Rivera : I will not compromise my vision.
Nelson Rockefeller : In that case, this is your fee, paid in full, as agreed, but your services are no longer required.
Diego Rivera : It's my painting!
Nelson Rockefeller : On my wall.
Diego Rivera : It's the people's wall, you bastard!
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Nelson Rockefeller : The work is thrilling, as always. But, a portrait of Vladimir Lenin will offend many people; in particular, my father. You see, you're putting me in an impossible position. So I'm asking you to please change this one detail.
Diego Rivera : It's against my principles.
Nelson Rockefeller : Yes, well, you've adjusted your principles to come to our parties and eat at our table, so I hope you will reconsider.
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Diego Rivera : You'd seen my work. You knew my politics when you hired me.
Nelson Rockefeller : Yes.
Diego Rivera : I showed you the sketches. I discussed them with you and your father.
Nelson Rockefeller : Yes.
Diego Rivera : So, what the hell were you expecting from me? A line of dancing girls?
Nelson Rockefeller : No, but nor was I expecting a portrait of Lenin.