Director Guillermo del Toro wanted to talk about the current and future state of cinema and streaming platforms.
For some time now, streaming platforms like Netflix, hbo max, Disney PlusAmazon Prime Video and AppleTV+ they are adding a lot of quality content to their catalogues. But also, because of the pandemic, the film industry has suffered a lot, although now it seems that it is recovering little by little. All of this has caused a great debate to take place between those who defend streaming services with those who bet on traditional cinema. Director William of the Bull He wanted to give his expert opinion, since he has worked on both sides.
At a symposium in Cannes, Michel Hazanavicius, Costa-Gravas, Claude Lelouch, Gasper Noe, Paolo Sorrentino Y William of the Bull They talked about the current and future state of cinema.
“We must not consecrate the past and try to preserve something that is not going to be maintained. The future will present itself, whether we like it or not. The level of dialogue and the old structure is not sustainable». Said William of the Bull.
“It took a pandemic to shake everything, we survived that pandemic: we had food, medicine and stories. Three things that sustained us for months and years.
“What if the next big movie comes from a streamer and doesn’t make it to the big screen? My first duty is to tell the stories, whether I’m using a relative’s money or a pension. Certain things are being done, but are they being seen?»
William of the Bull he would prefer audiences to see his movies in a theater, but he also understands the importance of streaming platforms. That is why he affirms that watching a movie in theaters allows for better concentration, since: “Cinema tells you, you’re going to sit down and process this story.”
The next film to be released by this director is a version of Pinocchio which can be seen in Netflix. So it is normal that he is in favor of both theaters and platforms.
