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Keitel: Arts Combat Bias and Foster Human Connection
5 Jul
Summary
- Harvey Keitel believes art is essential for societal change.
- He quoted Aristotle to emphasize art's aesthetic force.
- Keitel is currently filming a movie about discovery in Los Angeles.
Harvey Keitel believes the arts are essential for uniting people and fostering change in today's turbulent world. He quoted Aristotle, stating that "aesthetic force" through art is needed to overcome bias and promote human connection. Keitel highlighted film festivals as crucial venues for artists to exhibit their work and influence cultural shifts.
Keitel shared that acting offers a path to self-discovery, encouraging open-mindedness beyond rigid identities. His own experiences in New York's theater scene exposed him to diverse beliefs, profoundly impacting him. He stressed that continuous personal growth and hard work are vital for actors and for becoming better human beings.
The acclaimed actor is currently collaborating with his wife, Daphna Kastner Keitel, on a film in Los Angeles. This project aims to explore discovery through filmmaking and serve as an "aesthetic force" to counter prejudice and narrow-mindedness.
During his recent visit to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) in the Czech Republic, Keitel also presented an award to cinematographer Robert Richardson. KVIFF honored Keitel for his contributions to cinema, screening his requested film, Mean Streets, as part of the festival.
