I remember when hard-core first became commonplace, and there were discussions about what it would be like if a serious director ever made a porn movie. The answer, judging by Anatomy of Hell, is that the audience would decide they did not require such a serious director after all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even a serious director making an extreme film does not require a serious approach if the audience rejects it.
- In plain terms
- Serious directors cannot force seriousness on an audience.
- What can you take from it?
- Audiences decide what serious art is.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines art?
- Does intent matter?
Another view
It oversimplifies the role of the director.
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