Quote by Godfrey Reggio

So, not for lack of love of language, but because I feel our language is in an enormous state of humiliation, I decided to make films without words.

So, not for lack of love of language, but because I feel our

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This quote suggests that the reason behind the decision to make films without words is not a lack of appreciation for language, but rather the belief that the language itself is in a degraded and compromised state. By choosing to create wordless films, the speaker aims to bypass the limitations and deficiencies of language and convey their message using visual storytelling instead. It reflects the desire to communicate ideas and emotions in a more authentic and direct way, free from the constraints of words.

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