Whether you like it or not, a child really connects you to that time when everything's new. It's so important - not just for artistic endeavors, but for humanity.
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I've often been accused of, 'Oh the movies looked good but there's no story,' but I disagree with that in theory, and '9' is a perfect example for me because the feel, the texture, and the look of that world, and those characters, is the story. That's a major component of why you feel the way you do when you're watching it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tim Burton emphasizes that visual and aesthetic elements in film can convey a story as powerfully as a traditional narrative.
In this quote, Tim Burton articulates his belief that the visual style, atmosphere, and the design of characters in a film can be just as significant as the written narrative. He challenges the notion that a film must have a strong plot to be impactful, suggesting instead that the emotional resonance and experiences drawn from visuals contribute to the storytelling experience. Burton's perspective invites us to appreciate film as an art form where visuals can convey meaning and evoke feelings, akin to a narrative.
Themes
FilmStorytellingVisualsArtEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a film critique where the focus is on aesthetics and visuals.
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