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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The problem in Hollywood is that they try to become the only kind of cinema in the world, okay? The imposition everywhere of a unique culture, which is Hollywood culture, and a unique way of life, which is the American way of life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bertolucci critiques Hollywood's dominance in global culture and its impact on diverse perspectives.
In this quote, Bernardo Bertolucci expresses concern over Hollywood's tendency to impose its cultural narratives and lifestyle on the world, arguing that such dominance stifles the rich variety of global cinema. He highlights the dangers of a homogenized cultural landscape, where the unique voices and stories of different cultures might be overshadowed by the pervasive influence of the American film industry.
Themes
HollywoodCultureCinemaDiversityImpositionGlobalization
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing the impact of global cinema in a film studies class.
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