I never, ever want to apologize for a film. If it's bad I'll say it's my fault. And that's what I can say so far in all the films that I've done, that if you don't like it, it's entirely my fault.
Ken BurnsRead
If the purpose of the stumpy little NFT theatre under Waterloo Bridge is not to acquaint young audiences with Ozu, with Ophuels, with D. W. Griffith and with Agnes Varda, then what exactly does it exist for?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of cultural education in art through film. It suggests that such venues should introduce new generations to classic filmmakers.
David Hare's quote critiques the purpose of an NFT theatre that does not focus on educating young audiences about influential filmmakers such as Ozu, Ophüls, D. W. Griffith, and Agnes Varda. By questioning the theatre's existence without this educational component, Hare highlights the vital role of film heritage in shaping future audiences and fostering a deeper appreciation for cinema's artistic evolution.
Themes
CinemaEducationFilmHeritageCulture
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about arts funding, I might say, 'As David Hare pointed out, if we aren't educating our youth about influential filmmakers, what is the purpose of our theatres?'
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