Build Quote by Bernardo Bertolucci
“I think politics is a higher build in life. You know? If you diffuse under normal, common sense of a story, you make it political. If you choose a conventional way for a story, or refuse to use the conventional way, you make it political.”
About This Quote
Politics permeates narratives; making a story conventional or unconventional inherently politicizes it.
In simple terms: Story choices are political.
Key Takeaway
Consider the political implications of storytelling choices.
Themes
politics
storytelling
convention
creativity
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- creative writing
- media studies
Key Concepts
political framing
narrative analysis
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does narrative form influence political perception?
- When does a story become political?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex political contexts.
