Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, criticized the negative impacts of social media on the art of cinema at the opening ceremony of the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon. Expressing concern about the endless and aimless scrolling on these platforms, he emphasized that this issue could become a serious threat to artistic expression.
Warning About the Future of Cinema
At this event, Macron highlighted the importance of cinema as an art form and urged governments and international organizations to take effective actions to protect the future of cinema. He stated that cinema is not only a tool for entertainment but should also be preserved as a powerful means of expressing human thoughts and emotions.
The President of France reminded that in the digital age, cinema must be able to confront new challenges such as the decreasing attention of audiences to deep and valuable content. He said, "We must support cinema as a strong medium for conveying human and social messages and prevent the distractions caused by the superficial content of social media."
Need for Global Initiatives
Macron also pointed to the need for global initiatives to protect art and culture and suggested that an international collaboration should be formed to create new standards in the field of art and media. He noted that in a world where information is rapidly disseminating, it is essential for artists and content creators to be able to present their works freely and without restrictions.
These remarks by Macron come at a time when many artists and filmmakers are also strongly protesting the negative effects of social media on the cinematic experience and public culture. They believe that something must be done about this trend and that artists and filmmakers should be allowed to produce and present their works with complete freedom.
