Film and the True State of Things
Film and the True State of Things

Summary/Abstract: Obviously, we are aware of the fact that a film’s message can contain nearly all forms of artistic statement, some (music) applied directly, others (literature) potentially outright or completely transformed, and all adjusted to its needs. In this bizarre, always fascinating mish-mash of quotes we can effortlessly identify themes borrowed from literature, drama, poetry, painting, or even other films. At the same time, a film envisaged as a complete work inspires us to reflect that it may not signify much more than itself since its meaning may be similar to that of an object: after all, neither the former nor the latter has to appeal to our mind. On the other hand, both can, and this is usually the case, affect our silent ability to decipher and understand the world, and to imagine the co-existence of perceived objects, phenomena and people.

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