‘Lumière, le Cinéma!’ From Thierry Frémaux
Why it matters: Cannes' director offers a profound take on cinema's enduring humanistic power.
- Thierry Frémaux, the Cannes chief, directed 'Lumière, le Cinéma!'
- The movie argues that filmmaking is an act of faith in humanity, offering a philosophical take on cinema's purpose.
Thierry Frémaux, the director of the Cannes Film Festival, has created a film titled 'Lumière, le Cinéma!' which posits that the act of filmmaking is fundamentally an expression of faith in humanity. This cinematic endeavor, coming from such a prominent figure in the film world, offers a profound reflection on the art form's intrinsic value beyond mere entertainment.
