"The reason why I do this work is because I'm a movie buff. Looking at the history of cinema, nobody cares if you like it or don't like it. You have to describe the movie for what it is."
"It's not about what I like or don't like, is it good or bad, but what is it—and is it important or not for us to show this film?"
Thierry Frémaux oversees the Cannes Film Festival and the Lumière Institute, emphasizing the importance of film history in contemporary cinema. His new film, Lumière, Le Cinema!, reflects on the contributions of the Lumière brothers to cinema. Frémaux believes that understanding early film history informs his programming decisions, focusing on the significance of films rather than personal preferences. He aims to present films that are important for audiences, highlighting the connection between historical and modern cinema.
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