Cinema Quote by Vanessa Redgrave
“We will always want films ... that basically are centred on young people, because young people is the way we live on, we older people, insofar as we live on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Youth perspectives dominate storytelling because they reflect the present lived experience, while older generations observe from a distance.
In simple terms: Young people shape stories; older watch.
Value youthful voices in media.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- media analysis
- generational dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media balance youth and elder perspectives?
- What stories are missed when only youth are centered?
Older audiences may feel excluded if youth dominate.