Attract Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“There is violence in real life but I would never impose violence in a film just to attract the audience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cannes Film Festival, 1997
He asserts that artistic integrity should not sacrifice moral responsibility for sensationalism.
In simple terms: Avoid using violence for cheap thrills.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical storytelling over shock value.
Themes
ethics
artistic integrity
media responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
cinematic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film production
- advertising
- content creation
- educational media
Key Concepts
film theory
audience impact
creative ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should filmmakers ever depict violence for narrative necessity?
- How can art provoke thought without exploiting trauma?
A Different Perspective
Audience demand for sensationalism can pressure creators.
![“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)
