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Is Jean Luc Godard the greatest filmmaker of all time?
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We can't know if Jean Luc-Godard was the greatest filmmaker of all time

Art is subjective in nature. It has open ends and it has space where people can make mistakes and learn. Some people might like Godard, Kurosawa, Majid, Hallstrom, Bergman, etc. but there are others who like the ones who produce films for mass consumption.

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  1. The ability to appreciate Godard is one which is acquired and cultivated
    Godard’s films are open to multiple interpretations which may be based on individual circumstantial realities. These realities are an accumulation of experiences not just of the formative years but also those gathered throughout life.