Believe Quote by Ingrid Bergman
“I won't do this movie because I don't believe the love story," she told Selznick. "The heroine is an intellectual woman, and an intellectual woman simply can't fall in love so deeply.”
About This Quote
The belief that intellectual women cannot love deeply is a stereotype that limits emotional expression.
In simple terms: Intellectual women can love deeply.
Challenge gender stereotypes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- casting
- screenwriting
- character development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we link intellect with emotional restraint?
- How can media portray smarter love?
Stereotypes can be deeply ingrained, affecting casting choices.