Quote by Michael Haneke

You can use your means in a good and bad way. In German-speaking art, we had such a bad experience with the Third Reich, when stories and images were used to tell lies. After the war, literature was careful not to do the same, which is why writers began to reflect on the stories they told and to make readers part of their texts. I do the same.

You can use your means in a good and bad way. In German-spea

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that artistic means can be used in both positive and negative ways. It refers specifically to the negative experiences of German artists during the Third Reich, where stories and images were manipulated to propagate lies. As a result, after the war, there was a conscious effort in literature to avoid such manipulation and instead engage readers by reflecting on the stories being told. The speaker emphasizes their commitment to this approach, implying a personal responsibility to use their artistic means responsibly and truthfully.

By Michael Haneke

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