In comparison to other women in the world, perhaps I'm seen as smaller. But I've never had a problem thinking of myself as a large woman.
Frances McdormandRead
A 90-minute time frame is not long enough to tell a good female story, and that's why long-format television has become so great for female storytelling and for female performers and directors and writers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Shorter formats often limit the depth of storytelling, particularly for complex female narratives.
Frances McDormand emphasizes the inadequacy of traditional 90-minute films to fully capture the richness and complexity of female stories. She advocates for long-format television as a more effective medium that allows for deeper character development and storytelling, ultimately providing more opportunities for female artists in various roles within the industry.
Themes
StorytellingFemaleTelevisionNarrativeArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the importance of women in film at a panel.
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