People have to start talking to know more about other cultures and to understand each other.
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The cinema began with a passionate, physical relationship between celluloid and the artists and craftsmen and technicians who handled it, manipulated it, and came to know it the way a lover comes to know every inch of the body of the beloved. No matter where the cinema goes, we cannot afford to lose sight of its beginnings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the deep connection and passion that filmmakers have with the medium of cinema.
Martin Scorsese reflects on the intimate relationship filmmakers share with the craft of cinema, comparing it to a lover's knowledge of their partner. He urges us to appreciate and remember the origins of cinema, suggesting that this passionate connection is essential to its future.
Themes
CinemaArtPassionCreativityFilmmaking
In practice
Example use cases
In a film class, you might use this quote to highlight the importance of understanding cinema's origins.
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