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Quote by Lionel Ngakane
“Now we should talk about our history, make films about the human condition, the everyday drama of people, and I think, sophisticated comedies, good comedies.”
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The speaker says films should turn toward several meaningful subjects: history, the human condition, and the ordinary dramas of daily life. They also call for sophisticated comedies—works that are both intelligent and genuinely funny. Overall, the quote values cinema that takes people’s experiences seriously while still making room for humor.
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