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Antiques Quote by Luis Bunuel

“I think films are perishable, because they depend too much on technology, which advances too quickly and the films become old-fashioned, antiques. What I hope for is that technology advances to the point that films in the future will depend on a little pill which you take; then you sit in the…” quote by Luis Bunuel
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“I think films are perishable, because they depend too much on technology, which advances too quickly and the films become old-fashioned, antiques. What I hope for is that technology advances to the point that films in the future will depend on a little pill which you take; then you sit in the dark, and from your eyes you project the film you want to see on a blank wall.”

Luis Bunuel

About This Quote

Films risk becoming outdated as technology evolves; the speaker imagines a future where a simple device projects any desired film directly onto a wall.

In simple terms: Films age quickly; future tech could let you project any movie instantly.

Key Takeaway

Embrace adaptable media technology.

Themes

technology cinema future media

Mood

speculative visionary

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • home entertainment
  • film preservation
  • virtual reality

Key Concepts

digital projection personalized viewing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers exist for instant personal cinema?
  • How will content rights adapt?
A Different Perspective

Current tech may not support such seamless projection yet.

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