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“I want viewers want to talk about The Conquest. I want the dialogue to start after the movie. The cinema is there to leave a trace. I hope my film leaves a trace and that it will open a door for French cinema and that tomorrow other directors will make political movies. The job of a filmmaker…” quote by Xavier Durringer
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“I want viewers want to talk about The Conquest. I want the dialogue to start after the movie. The cinema is there to leave a trace. I hope my film leaves a trace and that it will open a door for French cinema and that tomorrow other directors will make political movies. The job of a filmmaker today is to talk about the world surrounding him and, through his movies, to both entertain and raise questions about modern society.”

Xavier Durringer

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The filmmaker aims for cinema to provoke post‑viewing dialogue, leaving lasting impact and inspiring political filmmaking in France.

In simple terms: I want movies to spark conversation and inspire political art.

Key Takeaway

Create films that provoke thought and dialogue.

Themes

cinema politics legacy

Mood

inspirational ambitious

Type

artistic political

When to use this quote

  • film festivals
  • public screenings
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

trace dialogue political cinema

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can filmmakers ensure their message resonates?
  • What role should cinema play in societal critique?
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