Appeals Quote by Robert Bresson
“The eye solicited alone makes the ear impatient, the ear solicited alone makes the eye impatient. Use these impatiences. Power of the cinematographer who appeals to the two senses in a governable way. Against the tactics of speed, of noise, set tactics of slowness, of silence.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Pickpocket, 1959
Balancing visual and auditory cues creates a deliberate pacing that counters fast, noisy media.
In simple terms: Use both sight and sound to control tempo.
Key Takeaway
Employ measured sensory pacing.
Themes
cinema
tempo
sensory balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film editing
- advertising
- public speaking
- education
Key Concepts
aesthetics
attention management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply sensory balance in your work?
- When does silence enhance storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one sense can reduce impact.
