Quote by Jean Cocteau

Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper.

Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexp

Summary

This quote implies that the true artistic potential of cinema can only be realized when the cost involved in creating films becomes as affordable as those required for traditional mediums like pencil and paper. By comparing film materials to these inexpensive tools, it suggests that the accessibility of production and the ability to freely express oneself through moving images will lead to the true artistic advancement of the medium. The quote emphasizes the notion that economic barriers should not limit the creative potential and artistic expression in the world of film.

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By Jean Cocteau

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