Backdrop Quote by Jeanine Basinger
“... in the movies Paris is designed as a backdrop for only three things--love, fashion shows, and revolution.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Paris: The City of Light, 2015
Paris serves as a stage for love, fashion, and revolution.
In simple terms: Paris is a backdrop for drama.
Use setting to amplify narrative themes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film directing
- novel writing
- event planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does setting shape story meaning?
- Which of the three resonates most with you?
Other themes exist beyond these three.