Cinema Quote by Andre Bazin
“The 'Western' is the only genre whose origins are almost identical with those of the cinema itself.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Western Genre, early cinema, 20th century
The Western genre developed almost simultaneously with the birth of cinema, sharing origins and early influences.
In simple terms: Western films and cinema grew together from the same roots.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the shared history of Westerns and film.
Themes
genre
history
cinema
culture
development
influence
Mood
historical
analytical
Type
educational
scholarly
When to use this quote
- film studies
- movie production
- historical analysis
- genre criticism
Key Concepts
film theory
genre evolution
early cinema
Questions to Reflect On
- What early films influenced the Western genre?
- How did technology affect Western storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Some argue other genres also shaped early cinema.
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![“The photographer proceeds, via the intermediary of the lens, to a point where he literally takes a luminous imprint, a cast... [But] the cinema realizes the paradox of moulding itself on the time of the object and of taking the imprint of its duration as well.” quote by Andre Bazin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/40f/andre-bazin-36481_casts_the-photographer-proceeds-via-the-interm_2133426.jpg)
![“[The photograph] is the object itself... [It] shares, by virtue of the very process of its becoming, the being of the model of which it is the reproduction; it is the model.” quote by Andre Bazin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/21d/andre-bazin-36481_becoming_the-photograph-is-the-object-itself-it-s_2150395.jpg)
