Killing a man in defense of an idea is not defending an idea; it is killing a man.
Jean-Luc GodardRead
I don't think you should feel about a film. You should feel about a woman, not a movie. You can't kiss a movie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that genuine emotions should be reserved for real-life relationships, not for the art of cinema.
Jean-Luc Godard's quote raises an intriguing point about the nature of emotional engagement, emphasizing that feelings of love and affection should be directed toward actual people, such as women, rather than a mere film or cinematic experience. Godard implies that while films can evoke emotions, they cannot replace the intimacy and physicality of real human relationships, urging a distinction between the art form and personal connections.
Themes
FilmEmotionArtRelationshipsIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be perfect to use in a discussion about the emotional impact of cinema in a film studies class.
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