Aspect Quote by Franka Potente
“Only in movies or books or TV do we have a chance to actually like aspects of a killer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film discussion, 2012
We can empathize with fictional villains, exploring complex human traits.
In simple terms: We can like aspects of killers.
Key Takeaway
Explore empathy for complex characters.
Themes
psychology
media
empathy
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
cultural
analytical
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- book clubs
- psychology courses
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a villain relatable?
- How does media shape moral views?
A Different Perspective
Glorifying violence is risky.
![“But strangely, [in] the original Matt Helm books, he's just this super hardass assassin. They sort of made it into a sexy romp for the movies. The books are very, very dark. I also watched 'OSS 117: Cairo, Nest Of Spies,' which is a French film. They just made a second one, I think, which is based…” quote by Adam Reed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8cb/adam-reed-45165_1960s_but-strangely-in-the-original-matt-helm_2847449.jpg)
