Asleep 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. This is something I really mean.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Director Talk, 2015
Some films intentionally lull viewers, offering rest and subconscious processing, not a sign of failure.
In simple terms: Films can be soothing.
Key Takeaway
Accept varied audience reactions.
Themes
artistic intent
audience perception
rest
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- late night screenings
- experimental cinema
- personal downtime
Key Concepts
cinema studies
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might a film induce sleep?
- How does rest affect film appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Not all viewers will engage actively.
![“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)
