I think that both Luca [ Guadagnino]and I have a kind of…
“I think that both Luca [ Guadagnino]and I have a kind of resistance to the idea of a film holding a moral message because that would exclude so many people from feeling that it was their film and it's important for a piece of work to feel owned by every member of the audience.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A film should let each viewer feel personal ownership, avoiding a single moral stance.
In simple terms: Films work best when they let audiences find their own meaning.
Create space for diverse interpretations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- cinema
- theatre
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ownership mean to you in art?
- Can a story be both personal and universal?
A clear moral can alienate some viewers.