Fall Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“I really think that I don't mind people sleeping during my films, because I know that some very good films might prepare you for sleeping or falling asleep or snoozing. It's not to be taken badly at all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The World of Cinema, 2005
He accepts that some films are so soothing they can lull viewers to sleep, and sees no offense in that.
In simple terms: Some movies are calming enough to cause sleep.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the calming power of film.
Themes
cinema
audience perception
artistic intent
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- movie theater
- late-night screenings
- personal relaxation
- film criticism
Key Concepts
Aesthetic experience
sleep induction
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value a film's ability to relax you?
- How does audience comfort affect artistic judgment?
A Different Perspective
Not all viewers seek excitement; some prefer tranquility.
![“It was a film that I knew, that I had seen, that I was familiar with, but I wasn't anxious about it at any point during the screening. I snoozed twice, and this is something I couldn't have imagined that I would feel detached, as I did with this film [Certified Copy].” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/abbas-kiarostami-2631_anxious_it-was-a-film-that-i-knew-that-i-had-see_155328.jpg)
