As a loyal believer in the Auteur Theory I first felt editing was but the logical consequence of the way in which one shoots. But, what I learned is that it is actually another writing.
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For American filmmakers, the Oscars is like a mystic thing. For me, it was being in a mirror of my dreams when I was dreaming of Hollywood when I was an adolescent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Oscars represent a dreamlike achievement for filmmakers, reflecting aspirations and visions of success in Hollywood.
Bernardo Bertolucci's quote emphasizes the enigmatic allure of the Oscars for American filmmakers, likening the awards to a mirror that reflects their deepest aspirations and dreams about success in Hollywood. He conveys that, during his adolescence, he envisioned the glitz and grandeur of the Hollywood film industry, making the Oscars a symbolic realization of those dreams, underscoring the importance of dreams and ambitions in artistic pursuits.
Themes
OscarsDreamsHollywoodFilmmakingSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film festival discussing the importance of dreams in filmmaking.
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