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Computers Quote by Jacques Rivette

“Kubrick is a machine, a mutant, a Martian. He has no human feeling whatsoever. But it's great when the machine films other machines, as in 2001.” quote by Jacques Rivette
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“Kubrick is a machine, a mutant, a Martian. He has no human feeling whatsoever. But it's great when the machine films other machines, as in 2001.”

Jacques Rivette

About This Quote

Source Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1968

Kubrick is portrayed as an emotionless creator, whose work excels when he captures mechanistic subjects.

In simple terms: Kubrick is like a cold machine making films about machines.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the detached perspective in art.

Themes

creativity technology detachment

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

critical observational

When to use this quote

  • film analysis
  • art criticism
  • media studies
  • AI-generated content

Key Concepts

cinema authorial voice mechanical aesthetic

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does detachment affect audience connection?
  • Can cold precision enhance storytelling?
A Different Perspective

A purely mechanical view may miss human nuance.

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