Quote by Orson Welles

I rather think the cinema will die. Look at the energy being exerted to revive it -- yesterday it was color, today three dimensions. I don't give it forty years more. Witness the decline of conversation. Only the Irish have remained incomparable conversationalists, maybe because technical progress has passed them by.

I rather think the cinema will die. Look at the energy being

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses skepticism towards the future of cinema, suggesting that it is in decline and will eventually die out. They point out the efforts made to revitalize the medium, such as the introduction of color and three-dimensional technology. The speaker also comments on the decline of conversation, except for the Irish, suggesting that technological advancements may have affected interpersonal interactions. Overall, the quote reflects a pessimistic view on the future of cinema and its impact on communication.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Orson Welles

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