This is a testament of love and anguish from the man who used to be called the greatest living filmmaker. Well, dammit, he was. And, as proves, he still is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line affirms Bergman's status as a great filmmaker despite time.
- In plain terms
- He was a great filmmaker and still is.
- What can you take from it?
- Greatness in art endures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a filmmaker great?
- Does legacy matter?
Another view
Standards of greatness change over time.
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