At my age the only problem is with remembering names. When I call everyone darling, it has damn all to do with passionately adoring them, but I know I'm safe calling them that. Although, of course, I adore them too.
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If I were able to write, I probably would. But movies have given me a part of my life where I can express feelings and bring convictions to an audience as if I could write. So I made 'Gandhi' about human relations, prejudice and the empire. In 'Cry Freedom' I expressed my horror and disgust about apartheid.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Richard Attenborough emphasizes the power of film as a medium to express deep emotions and societal issues.
In this quote, Richard Attenborough reflects on his inability to write yet highlights how filmmaking allows him to convey his feelings and beliefs effectively. He mentions specific films, 'Gandhi' and 'Cry Freedom,' to illustrate how cinema can address significant themes like human relations and the horrors of apartheid, demonstrating that storytelling through film can be just as impactful as written words.
Themes
FilmExpressionSocietal IssuesHuman RelationsApartheidArtistic Medium
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the societal impact of films, this quote can illustrate how cinema can address pressing issues.
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