Beauty Quote by Akira Kurosawa
“There is something that might be called cinematic beauty. It can only be expressed in a film, and it must be present for that film to be a moving work. When it is very well expressed, one experiences a particularly deep emotion while watching that film. I believe that it is this quality that draws people to come and see a film, and that it is the hope of attaining this quality that inspires the filmmaker to make his film in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Film Theory: Essays on Cinema, 1980
Cinematic beauty is a unique, essential quality that makes a film emotionally moving and draws audiences.
In simple terms: A film must have a special emotional power to attract viewers.
Key Takeaway
Seek to create emotionally resonant cinema.
Themes
art
emotion
film
audience
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- directing
- screenwriting
- film criticism
- teaching film
- producing
Key Concepts
aesthetic
emotional impact
artistic purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a filmmaker cultivate cinematic beauty?
- What emotions define a moving film?
A Different Perspective
Not all films achieve this depth; audience tastes vary.
