Bad Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“Good cinema is what we can believe, and bad cinema is what we can't believe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Comment, 1998
Believable cinema reflects reality; implausible cinema feels false.
In simple terms: Good films feel real.
Key Takeaway
Strive for authenticity.
Themes
film
truth
artistry
Mood
analytical
artistic
Type
film
critical
When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- screenwriting workshops
- directorial decisions
Key Concepts
cinematography
storytelling
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a story believable?
- When is fantasy acceptable?
A Different Perspective
May limit experimental art.
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