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What does it mean?
Bergman harshly criticizes Godard's films as constructed and boring. He believes Godard made films for critics, not audiences.
In plain terms
He finds Godard's movies intellectual but dead and boring.
What can you take from it?
Intellectual filmmaking can alienate viewers.

Where it applies

  • watching films
  • critical analysis
  • debating art

Putting it to work

  • considering audience impact
  • questioning critical acclaim

Questions to consider

  • Who should filmmakers make art for?
  • Can a film be intellectual and engaging?

Another view

It is a subjective opinion without objective criteria.

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