There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
Ava DuvernayRead
I like silence. Aesthetically, I feel strangled by the fast cutting and a wall of sound. And I think showing black people thinking onscreen is radical.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a preference for silence in film and highlights the importance of representation in portraying thoughtful black characters.
Ava Duvernay's quote reflects her belief in the power of silence as an artistic choice in film, contrasting it with the overwhelming nature of fast editing and loud sounds that can dominate the viewer's experience. She also emphasizes the radical idea of showing black individuals engaged in deep thought on screen, which challenges stereotypical portrayals and fosters a richer representation of black lives in media.
Themes
SilenceRepresentationArtThinkingBlack PeopleMedia
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a film class discussion about the impact of sound design and representation in cinema.
More from Ava Duvernay
All quotes βI just don't think there's a lot of support for the woman's voice in cinema, and it becomes really difficult to raise that money and start again every time.
Ava DuvernayRead
I didn't go to film school. I got my education on the set as a niche publicist in the film industry.
Ava DuvernayRead
I think for female filmmakers a big issue is making their second and third films.
Ava DuvernayRead
When we say there's a dearth of women directors, it's not that there's a lack of women who direct: it's a lack of opportunities and access for women to direct and be supported in that.
Ava DuvernayRead
I intend to be making films until I'm an old lady. So, if God willing I get there, I need to create a paradigm for myself where I can make it regardless of whether or not they still like what I'm making.
Ava DuvernayRead
Similar quotes
Writing is like making love. Don't worry about the orgasm, just concentrate on the process.
Isabel AllendeRead
My dear sister! Iβm amazed to discover that you can compose so delightfully. In a word, your Lied is beautiful. You must compose more often.
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartRead
Art is the way to the absolute and to the essence of human life. The aim of art is not the one-sided promotion of spirit, soul and senses, but the opening of all human capacities β thought, feeling, will β to the life rhythm of the world of nature. So will the voiceless voice be heard and the self be brought into harmony with it.
Bruce LeeRead
Im not suggesting that the play is without fault; all of my plays are imperfect, Im rather happy to say-it leaves me something to do.
Edward AlbeeRead
The frame is the reward of the artist.
Edgar DegasRead
I'm very happy to have the heritage that I do, but I'm not wanting to be 'the Latino actor.' I just want to be 'an actor.'
Oscar IsaacRead