Martin Scorsese (born November 17, 1942, Queens, New York, U.S.) is a prominent American filmmaker renowned for his intense and often violent portrayals of American culture. From the 1970s onward, he developed an ambitious, bold, and influential body of work.
Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the most important American directors of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reflecting both a cynicism toward contemporary culture and a deep love for cinema.
“In the future the memory of the actual film image will have to be preserved as carefully and lovingly as an ancient artifact at the Met.”
This statement comes from a 2018 essay Scorsese wrote for the Encyclopædia Britannica Anniversary Edition, where he emphasized his dedication since the 1970s to preserving filmmaking history. His work helped spur a renewed focus on film preservation.
Martin Scorsese has shaped American cinema with his powerful storytelling and is a leading advocate for preserving the legacy of film as an art form.
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