Quote Of The Day By Elisabeth Moss: 'I Think It's Good To Have Different Films For Different Kinds Of People. That's What's Great About Art, Is That...'
Elisabeth Moss shares her perspective on what makes great art.
Elisabeth Moss, a prominent figure in television and film, has shared a perspective on the importance of diverse stories in art. Speaking in a 2015 interview with The Talks, Moss expressed her belief that it is beneficial to have different films catering to various audiences. She explained, "I think it's good to have different films for different kinds of people.
That's what's great about art, is that you're able to open these kinds of conversations." Moss emphasized the role of art in sparking conversations, particularly in relation to topics like sexism, as seen in her work in shows like Mad Men. While acknowledging the ongoing challenges with such issues, Moss sees value in art continuing to explore and open dialogues about them.
She also spoke about her involvement in films with sociocultural themes, such as High-Rise and Truth, noting that diverse stories enable viewers to draw their own conclusions. Moss clarified that while art aims to entertain, any moral lesson or meaning is subjective and left to the viewer. She concluded by stating that diverse stories allow different kinds of people to form their own truth, and sometimes fiction can reveal more truths about everyday life than reality itself.
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