Quote by Roberto Benigni

My duty is to try to reach beauty. Cinema is emotion. When you laugh you cry.

My duty is to try to reach beauty. Cinema is emotion. When y

Summary

This quote highlights the filmmaker's perspective on their duty and goal in creating cinema. They believe that their primary responsibility is to strive for beauty in their work. They see cinema as a powerful medium that evokes intense emotions, where laughter and tears often go hand in hand. The quote emphasizes the intertwined nature of these emotions, implying that a film can seamlessly elicit both laughter and tears, showcasing the nuanced and complex impact of cinematic storytelling on the audience.

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Beauty

By Roberto Benigni

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