If you give an answer to your viewer, your film will simply finish in the movie theatre. But when you pose questions, your film actually begins after people watch it. In fact, your film will continue inside the viewer.
Asghar FarhadiRead
It's been interesting to see how similar audiences in the East and West are, actually, and how it makes you realize that when politicians emphasize the differences between our cultures, it's usually because it benefits them more so than us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the commonalities between Eastern and Western audiences, suggesting that cultural differences are often exaggerated for political gain.
Asghar Farhadi's quote reflects on the shared experiences and similarities that exist between audiences from different cultural backgrounds, specifically East and West. It critiques the tendency of politicians to highlight and exploit cultural differences for their own advantage, rather than fostering a sense of unity and understanding. This perspective invites us to consider how often our perceptions of one another are shaped by those in power, rather than our actual shared human experiences.
Themes
CulturePoliticsUnitySimilaritiesDifferences
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on international relations and cultural understanding, this quote could emphasize the importance of recognizing our commonalities.
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