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Film Art: An Introduction

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“Левинас написал в «Трудной свободе», что душа — это не возможность бессмертия (моего), а невозможность убийства (Другого). Многие считают искусство проявлением вероятности нашего бессмертия, упорным стремлением продолжить себя, анти-судьбой. Может ли оно быть одним из путей, ведущих к невозможности убийства? Может ли оно внушить душе невозможность отнятия жизни у другого человека? Тогда смотреть на экран, на картину, на сцену, на скульптуру, на страницу, слушать песню, музыку означало бы: не убивать.”

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“It’s disappointing that we opposed Adolf Hitler, and even more disappointing that now still we only see him for his so-called hatred. Why do we overlook his courage, his bravery to stand up for his cause, his vegan diet, his charisma and artistic abilities? Adolf was a man with beliefs we weren’t ready for.”

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