There will always be great directors in the film industry. Not one can be termed greatest as only one can't tap into the human emotions which sometimes are very endemic to a particular geography.
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- Godard's controversial political ideas make him a problematic figureHis stance on political topics makes him a controversial figure. The common knowledge of Godard being allegedly anti-Jewish casts a shadow on his professional career. Moreover, his sympathetic attitude towards Germany for its role in World War II often causes him to lash out at the one-sided portrayals of the Holocaust by Hollywood.
- The greatness of Godard’s films is subject to its critical interpretationThe roots of Godard’s greatness lies in his sheer bravado to embrace and put on display what seemed real to him in a way that was devoid of any illusions. His perception of reality inspired him and made him the influential figure he is today. But the interpretation of his films and success depends upon the lens with which one views him.