British film Quote by George Mikes
““The first aim of a British film producer should be to teach Hollywood a lesson. Do not be misled, however, by the examples of Henry V or Pygmalion, which tend to prove that excellent films can be made of great plays without changing the out-of-date words of Shakespeare and the un-film-like dialogues of Shaw by ten ‘experts’ who really know better.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The British Film Producer, 1955
Criticizes British cinema for clinging to outdated Shakespearean dialogue, urging modern adaptation.
In simple terms: British film should modernize Shakespeare.
Key Takeaway
Update classic works for contemporary audiences.
Themes
film
adaptation
culture
artistic integrity
Mood
critical
humorous
Type
cultural
media
When to use this quote
- film production
- scriptwriting
- theatre
- education
Key Concepts
cinema studies
literature
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can classic texts stay relevant?
- What balance of tradition and innovation works?
A Different Perspective
Modern audiences may still appreciate original language.
