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Cinema Quote by Jean-Luc Godard

“I make film to make time pass.” quote by Jean-Luc Godard
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“I make film to make time pass.”

Jean-Luc Godard

About This Quote

Source Interview: Godard on Cinema, 1970

Filmmaking can be a way to fill idle time, not just art.

In simple terms: Making movies to pass time.

Key Takeaway

Create when bored.

Themes

creativity time film

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

artistic personal

When to use this quote

  • hobby
  • career
  • stress relief
  • creative block

Key Concepts

existentialism artistic purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you make films?
  • What does time‑killing achieve?
A Different Perspective

May lack artistic depth if solely time‑killing.

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