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Martin Scorsese: “Film doesn’t die, it changes”
Director Martin Scorsese is awarded the Honorary Golden Bear for his life’s work. photo
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Martin Scorsese receives the Honorary Golden Bear for his life’s work. At the Berlinale he makes a plea for the future of film.
From Scorsese’s perspective, new filmmakers can be discovered at festivals like the Berlinale. “Maybe you see a movie once and remember it for the rest of your life,” he said. “Maybe the film will have changed when you see it again 30 years later.” However, Scorsese pointed out: “In fact, it’s not the film that changes, but you yourself have changed.” This is how you can grow with a film. “It’s like listening to a Beethoven symphony. It changes every time.”
Scorsese will be awarded the Berlinale’s Honorary Golden Bear for his life’s work on Tuesday evening. Following the award ceremony, Scorsese’s 2006 thriller “Departed” will be shown.
The Oscar winner was born in New York in 1942 and is considered one of the most famous directors in the world. His works include films such as “Taxi Driver”, “Shutter Island” and “Gangs of New York”.
In September, Scorsese, along with numerous filmmakers, criticized Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth (Greens) in an open letter after she announced a change in leadership at the Berlinale. A little later, the management duo Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian announced the honor for Scorsese.