“the torch“ #26 – Reflections on “4:30” by Royston Tan

How do you describe, how do you relate a passion? No matter what you come up with, there is always some kind of wall between you on the inside and the outer world that you try to communicate your feelings to. This wall – it’s ineradicable, hardly permeable at all, and even if it happens to be a screen, this basic truth still applies. Then again, film certainly, above all else, tells us about emotions, it affects us, moves us or inspires on many different levels but always touches on our emotional strings for sure. Thence its power to impact, to change your life – rarely, but it can. As a matter of fact, emotions in filmmaking not only are the products’ most valuable asset, but also steer the process of their coming about in various profound ways and need to be tended to, their positive drive kept alive because it’s crucial. Success and commitment – these terms constitute the key parameters to measure a sustained passion by, whatever aspect of the craft you may think of. Read up on one such (very personal) account: here.

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