Books Quote by Manuel Puig
“Hitchcock makes it very clear to us. There's an objective and a subjective camera, like there's a third- and a first-person narrator in literature.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hour of the Star by Manuel Puig, 1978
Alfred Hitchcock illustrates how film can use both objective and subjective viewpoints, similar to literary narrators.
In simple terms: Films can shift perspectives like literature.
Key Takeaway
Explore varied camera angles to tell richer stories.
Themes
cinema
perspective
storytelling
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- directing
- screenwriting
Key Concepts
subjective camera
objective camera
narrative technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do camera choices influence audience perception?
- When does a subjective view enhance a story?
A Different Perspective
Audience may miss subtle perspective shifts.
