The Sacred
#56 Richard and Lydia Ayoade
Jan 15, 2020
Richard and Lydia Ayoade discuss the challenges of depicting faith in films, the media's appetite for personal information, complexity in public conversations, Michael Haneke's films, the absence of redemption arcs in popular shows, and the difficulty of identifying sacred values.
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- Public conversations about sacred values and personal relationships are better suited for smaller, intimate settings.
- The depiction of grace and ambiguity in art and film is a challenging balance between tragedy, hope, and the complexity of the human condition.
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The complexities of public conversations
The podcast episode explores the difficulties of discussing power, status, fame, and the challenges of depicting faith on film. The conversation highlights the complexities of engaging in public conversations, especially when discussing sacred values and personal relationships as a married couple. It is revealed that vulnerability required in public conversations may be better suited for smaller, more intimate settings.
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