American movie Quote by Michel Hazanavicius
“I chose the American ones, more or less the last five years of the silent era, because those are the ones that aged the best in the way they tell the story. One, it's about human beings with context. It's a very classical story with feelings, with laughter, melodrama and it really works, the good ones - Murnau's American movies, John Ford's Four Sons, King Vidor's The Crowd, or the (Josef) von Sternberg movies. You can watch it now and it still works. I mean they are really, really good pieces so this is where I tried to work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Director Discussion, 2011
Chooses classic American silent films for their timeless storytelling and emotional depth, showing the lasting power of narrative.
In simple terms: Prefers classic films for lasting impact.
Key Takeaway
Study timeless storytelling techniques.
Themes
film history
storytelling
emotion
Mood
analytical
nostalgic
Type
cinematic
educational
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- education
- scriptwriting
- directing
- archival research
Key Concepts
narrative structure
visual storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some stories endure?
- How can silence convey emotion?
A Different Perspective
Modern audiences may miss silent film nuances.
