I hadn't seen 'The Devils' until about two months before…
“I hadn't seen 'The Devils' until about two months before we started writing 'Apostle.' It would always play in documentaries about extreme cinema or documentaries about censorship in the U.K., because it had a very controversial history.”
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“The Devils” was known through documentaries on extreme cinema and UK censorship, highlighting its controversial reputation before the writer began their project.
In simple terms: The film is known for controversy.
A controversial source can inspire new work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film studies
- censorship analysis
- creative workshops
- documentary research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to controversial works?
- How can you balance shock with substance?
Relying on controversy may limit broader appeal.