Yes, actually ever since I saw his films and tried to write about them, Sirk's been in everything I've done. Not Sirk himself, but what I've learned from his work.
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I'd like to be for cinema what Shakespeare was for theatre, Marx for politics and Freud for psychology: someone after whom nothing is as it used to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for transformative impact in art, akin to the influence of Shakespeare, Marx, and Freud in their respective fields.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder aspires to leave a profound mark on cinema that would alter its trajectory and perception, similar to how Shakespeare revolutionized theatre, Marx changed politics, and Freud impacted psychology. The ambition reflects a yearning for artistic innovation and a legacy that shifts paradigms, suggesting that true greatness entails cultivating a new era in one's field.
Themes
CinemaInfluenceArtTransformationLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival, one might quote this to inspire filmmakers to strive for significant artistic contributions.
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