The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cinema attracts us because it confronts our mortality in a safe way.
- In plain terms
- Movies appeal to us because they let us face death without real danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Film lets us explore mortality safely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does art help you face fear?
Another view
Not everyone finds fear of death central to their movie watching.
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