Quote by Jean-Luc Godard

Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.

Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.

Summary

This quote suggests that cinema, despite being an illusion, is incredibly captivating and alluring. It acknowledges that movies are a form of art that can transport audiences to different worlds and elicit strong emotions even though everything portrayed on screen is fabricated. By referring to cinema as a "fraud," it implies that the magic of movies lies in their ability to manipulate reality in a way that creates a unique and enchanting experience for the viewers.

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By Jean-Luc Godard

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