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In a way, I feel that we're always connected, maybe you…

“In a way, I feel that we're always connected, maybe you and me, we've been connected - not only now, but before. That's why we've crossed paths. And this manifests beautifully for me in fables, old television, novels in Thailand, but now we try to ignore these themes and stories. That's why now…” quote by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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“In a way, I feel that we're always connected, maybe you and me, we've been connected - not only now, but before. That's why we've crossed paths. And this manifests beautifully for me in fables, old television, novels in Thailand, but now we try to ignore these themes and stories. That's why now when we make "ghost" films, they have a certain stock quality to their effects, a certain formula, and I miss how it used to be.”

Apichatpong Weerasethakul

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He feels a timeless connection across media, lamenting loss of originality in modern storytelling.

In simple terms: We are always connected across stories.

Key Takeaway

Seek authentic narratives.

Themes

media connection nostalgia

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • film analysis
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

storytelling cultural continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a story feel timeless?
  • How can creators revive originality?
A Different Perspective

Modern formulas can stifle creativity.

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