On May 23, film experts gathered at Villa Forbes to explore the power of finance to shape the future of mainstream cinema by supporting untold stories.
during the prestigious Cannes Film Festivalthere Villa Forbes It was the scene of a critical debate about the role of cinema as an art of social resistance. organized by debatablea new platform that aims to stimulate quality, reasoned and respectful public debates on societal issues, this event was made possible thanks to the partner It is happeningIn cooperation with the restaurant Espoo Located Nice – good. Under the direction of film critic and presenter Anna Smitha prestigious round table that brought together cinematic personalities such as the famous director Claire Dennisthe product Michael Halberstadt (ARP), Rebecca O’Brien (sixteen films), Rowan Woods (BFI), Louise Aubery (mybetterself) As wellAli Asgari And Ali Rida my conclusionIranian film co-directors earthly verseswho joined the discussion after their preview at the Palais des Festivals. Villa ForbesSurprising as it was as a framework for the discussion of social resistance, it provided an essential platform for addressing the critical question of access to finance in film. Alireza Khatami He noted that stories of social resistance are what many directors aspire to create, a process that requires not only financial resources, but also time. In particular, he stated: It takes time for the general public to discover these areas of resistance, recognize and embrace them to make them grow.”
Rowan WoodsMeanwhile, he added, movies never exist in a vacuum, especially when they are seen only as entertainment. They are always political. Each creative decision in some way establishes, strengthens or weakens a particular worldview. Thus, funding Untold Stories becomes a political act with huge potential for social change. ” Do movies, with their immense power to touch people, have a responsibility to show us what needs to change? Should they seek to inform us?he asked Louise Aubery. Finally, Rebecca O’Brien notes that cinema is a way of telling the truth and exposing the incongruous aspects of history and the mistakes made in the present. However, this does not necessarily mean that this approach is always radical.
“No one will be able to tell the stories that directors carry within them, with a voice finer than their own.”
The arduous process that filmmakers have to go through to complete their projects, especially when seeking funding, raises questions about whether films that receive institutional funding can be truly controversial and radical. Alireza Khatami He noted that once a film is funded and produced, it often loses its non-acceptance by definition. Access to funding is often related to audience acceptance of the text and what it represents. ” Thirty years ago, making a film about LGBTQ+ issues was truly an act of resistance. True resistance is often associated with what seems impossible to achieve. » Michael Halberstadt He added that the mere fact that the film is important to its creator should be enough to allow it to exist. The best stories always come from deep within our guts, they run through our veins and it is imperative to tell them. This has always been the case for Claire Denis, for whom filmmaking is not just a political gesture, but a real raison d’être and a driving force that shapes and inspires minds the world over. On the other hand, Rebecca O’Brien He noted that when it comes to financing films, investors and producers, those in control, should keep one thing in mind: No one will be able to tell the stories that filmmakers carry with them with a more accurate voice than their own.The future of mainstream cinema will depend on supporting bold, untold stories that challenge established conventions, build bridges to new perspectives, and inspire meaningful social change.
With this successful first edition of debatable during the Cannes Film Festival, The film industry has opened up an important dialogue about film financing and its impact on the future of mainstream cinema. By encouraging investment in original and resilient stories, a more diverse, thoughtful, and engaging film landscape can be created, where the power of cinema art can truly drive positive social change.
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