So certainly, if we can tell evil stories to make people sick, we can also tell good myths that make them well.
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Yes, actually ever since I saw his films and tried to write about them, Sirk's been in everything I've done. Not Sirk himself, but what I've learned from his work.
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What this quote means
The influence of a filmmaker can permeate an artist's work, shaping their creative output.
This quote expresses how Rainer Werner Fassbinder acknowledges the profound impact that filmmaker Douglas Sirk has had on his own creative journey. By stating that Sirk has been present in everything he has done, Fassbinder highlights the way artistic inspiration can be derived from previous works, which inform an artist's perspective and style, transcending mere imitation to contribute to their unique expression.
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InfluenceArtFilmmakingCreativityInspiration
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During a film studies lecture, I referenced Fassbinder's quote to discuss how filmmakers influence one another.
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