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Able Quote by Jean-Luc Godard

“Projection will disappear. And the possibility that was given by motion pictures will be missed. The possibility of there being a real audience - a group of people who have nothing in common, but, at a certain time of the day or the week, are able to look with other nknown neighbors at something…” quote by Jean-Luc Godard
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“Projection will disappear. And the possibility that was given by motion pictures will be missed. The possibility of there being a real audience - a group of people who have nothing in common, but, at a certain time of the day or the week, are able to look with other nknown neighbors at something bigger than they are. To look at their problems in big. Not in small.”

Jean-Luc Godard

About This Quote

Source Film: Pierrot le Fou, 1965

The quote suggests that cinema creates a shared space where diverse strangers collectively confront larger issues, beyond personal concerns.

In simple terms: Movies bring strangers together to face big problems.

Key Takeaway

Seek communal experiences that broaden perspective.

Themes

community shared experience media perspective collective insight

Mood

reflective thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical observational social commentary

When to use this quote

  • film festivals
  • community screenings
  • online watch parties
  • public debates
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

cinema as social mirror collective consciousness public sphere

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can media foster genuine collective reflection?
  • What barriers prevent strangers from sharing a common view?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone will feel connected; cultural differences may hinder unity.

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