A couple of years after I arrived in Hollywood, everything that was Latino was fashionable, and years after, my thought is that we're not fashionable anymore. We're here to stay.
Antonio BanderasRead
I always feel that art in general and acting in particular should make the audience a little uncomfortable, to slap them and wake them up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art should provoke thought and challenge the audience.
In this quote, Antonio Banderas emphasizes the role of art, specifically acting, in stimulating critical thought and emotional reactions from the audience. He suggests that great art does not simply entertain; it can be uncomfortable and thought-provoking, serving to awaken the audience's consciousness and encourage reflection on deeper issues.
Themes
ArtActingAudienceUncomfortableProvoke
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on a provocative film at a film festival.
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