In an article about Italian director Federico Fellini for Harper’s Magazine, the esteemed director said that while he has been working with Netflix and Apple in recent years, he is concerned about the impact they will have on the film.
Scorsese argues that the streaming system that sees the “content” of movies “systematically evaluates, rejects, denigrates, and reduces the art of film to its lowest public category.”
“Just 15 years ago, when people were seriously discussing film, they heard the word ‘content’, which was anti-form and measurable,” he writes.
“Gradually it was used more and more by those who took over media companies, most of whom knew nothing about the history of the art form, or even cared to think they should do so.
Scorsese’s latest film The Irishman has been released on Netflix
(Netflix)
Under the new system, Scorsese wrote, “All moving films are considered equal”, “David Lean movie, a cat video, a Super Bowl commercial, a superhero sequel, an episode of the series”.
The director added that by relying on algorithms to present audiences with new projects, they would only be treated as “customers” and art would be underestimated.
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“Defense is neither anti-democratic nor elitist. The term is often used now. It’s an act of erudition – you share what you love and what inspires you, ”Scorsese said, praising platforms such as Standard and Mubi.
He continued, “We cannot rely on cinema to maintain it. Those who know cinema and its history should share our love and knowledge with as many people as possible. They are among the greatest treasures of our culture and should be considered accordingly.”
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