Quote by Federico Fellini, "Atlantic Mont

Cinema is an old whore, like circus and variety, who knows how to give many kinds of pleasure. Besides, you can't teach old fleas new dogs.

Cinema is an old whore, like circus and variety, who knows h

Summary

This quote suggests that cinema, much like circus and variety performances, has been around for a long time and has always been able to provide diverse forms of entertainment. The comparison to an "old whore" implies that cinema, like a seasoned professional, has many tricks up its sleeve to engage and please audiences. The phrase "you can't teach old fleas new dogs" implies that attempting to change or modernize something that has already proven successful is both unnecessary and impractical.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Federico Fellini, "Atlantic Mont

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