Don't take shadows too seriously. Reality is your only safety. Continue to reject illusion.
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In Africa, those who have money - businessmen and banks - do not believe in film.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights a disconnect between financial power and support for the film industry in Africa.
Wole Soyinka points out the unfortunate reality in Africa where financial entities such as businessmen and banks do not recognize the value of investing in the film industry. This reflects a broader issue of cultural investment and the challenges that creative industries face in gaining financial support, ultimately affecting artistic expression and growth in Africa.
Themes
FilmInvestmentCultureAfricaMoney
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival, this quote could be used to discuss the importance of financial support for filmmakers.
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