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“Human relationships are patterned and cross-patterned and restricted and limited and delimited and caged and freed again by the elaborate conventions, rules and games which we call civilisation. They're often absurd and farcical, and sometimes they're tragic, yet we acknowledge that they are necessary.”

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Peter Greenaway

Peter Greenaway is a British film director known for his unique artistic style and innovative narrative techniques. His films often incorporate historical, cultural, and philosophical elements, challenging viewers to think deeply. more

“I was born on the 5th April 1942. On Good Friday. Round about crucifixion time. Archbishop Ussher, a man for dates, who calculated that the world began on September 27th 4004 BC, says the crucifixion took place at three o'clock in the afternoon on Good Friday in the year 33 AD. I was right on time.”

Men World Years Three Born Rounds Clock Afternoon Ads September Friday April Crucifixion Good Friday

Author:Peter Greenaway

“What do you want art to give you? What do you want cultural experience to give you? Shouldn't it be in-depth, profound experiences which have some satisfaction and can be retained in your four senses and your imagination for the rest of your life?”

Want Giving Art Imagination Four Profound Depth Satisfaction Senses Rest Of Your Life

Author:Peter Greenaway

“I don't believe that one has to tear down the cinema screen in order to renew cinema. But new input and new energy are lacking. They are flowing above all into the television technologies. We must, therefore, concentrate on the CD-ROM.”

Believe Order Energy Technology Television Tears Don't Believe Screens Cinema Lacking Cds Input New Energy

Author:Peter Greenaway

“My second Christian name is John. Good solid bourgeois Christian name, like my first name, Peter, a rock. Minerals. Build on rock, rocks, uranium. Peter and John were two of the twelve apostles - arguable the two most significant. Were my parents hedging their bets?”

Firsts Two Christian Names Parent Rocks Significant Peter Twelve Apostles Bourgeois Minerals Uranium Hedging

Author:Peter Greenaway