Cinema returns us to anima, religion of matter, which gives each thing its special divinity and sees gods in all things and beings. Cinema, heir of alchemy, last of an erotic science.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cinema restores a spiritual connection to material objects.
- In plain terms
- Movies give a special sacred feeling to objects.
- What can you take from it?
- Movies find the sacred in everyday things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can art be religious?
Another view
It assumes cinema has a religious function.
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