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If the audience lets that stuff wash over them, you know…

“If the audience lets that stuff wash over them, you know - almost like music, rather than dialogue - and doesn't fight it, then they'll have a much easier time rather than being sort of frustrated and confused otherwise. But if you get in the right state of mind it really does work quite well.” quote by David Cronenberg
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“If the audience lets that stuff wash over them, you know - almost like music, rather than dialogue - and doesn't fight it, then they'll have a much easier time rather than being sort of frustrated and confused otherwise. But if you get in the right state of mind it really does work quite well.”

David Cronenberg

About This Quote

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

Effective storytelling requires audience immersion; when viewers accept the medium’s flow, comprehension improves.

In simple terms: Let the audience absorb the experience naturally.

Key Takeaway

Craft immersive, fluid narratives.

Themes

storytelling audience engagement cinema

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

creative technical

When to use this quote

  • film editing
  • sound design
  • scriptwriting
  • theatre performance

Key Concepts

immersion narrative flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance immersion with clarity?
  • When does immersion hinder understanding?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on immersion may obscure clarity.

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