Anxious Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
![“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)
“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].”
About This Quote
The viewer experienced detachment, showing that familiarity can lead to disengagement and even sleep during a film.
In simple terms: Familiarity can cause boredom and detachment.
Key Takeaway
Stay present, even with familiar content.
Themes
engagement
familiarity
detachment
Mood
reflective
observational
Type
cultural
personal
When to use this quote
- movie watching
- lecture attendance
- repetitive tasks
Key Concepts
psychology of attention
media consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a familiar experience feel fresh?
- How can you stay alert during routine activities?
A Different Perspective
Even known works can become dull without active focus.
![“When the film [Certified Copy] was in the Cannes Festival, I realized that the fact of having it shot in a different culture, in a different language, in a different setting, that wasn't mine and that I didn't belong to, gave me a totally different relationship to the film. When I was sitting in…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/abbas-kiarostami-2631_audience_when-the-film-certified-copy-was-in-the_200718.jpg)
