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George Lucas shot to fame with the creation of theStar Warsfranchise. Over the years, Lucas established himself as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, winning several accolades in the process. However, Lucas made one confession about Hollywood directors in an interview which might explain why he has been so pragmatic and influential in the industry.
During an interview, Lucas was asked about the artistic expression of a director. In response, the filmmaker confessed that all directors share one fetish which unites them in their need to tell stories and the reasoning behind it. Here is what George Lucas had to say about the fetish that all Hollywood directors share and what it means for his own movies.
Star WarsCreator George Lucas Revealed the One Fetish That Unites One Hollywood Directors
George Lucasgained acclaim for directing 1977’sStar Wars, which has become a global pop culture phenomenon. As a result, Lucas has had a widespread influence on Hollywood, inspiring several other directors and storytellers.
During aninterviewwith Charlie Rose, Lucas was asked about human behavior and how it affects artists, particularly directors. In response, the filmmaker explained that all directors are inherently narcissistic, which impacts their art.
A director is just somebody who’s got a fetish with making the world to be the way he wants it to be sort of narcissistic. All directors. They’re no different.
Lucas made the above statement, essentially comparing all directors to emperors, who want to change society that reflects them in a way.
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Therefore, the filmmaker opined that directors wanted their films to reflect how they view society instead of vice versa. As a result, most filmmakers have a sense of heightened reality in their movies, and Lucas’ ownStar Warsfranchise is a great example of the same.
George Lucas Admitted That He MadeStar Warsto Push a Propaganda
During the same interview, Lucas was also asked about how hisStar WarsandIndiana Jonesmoviesreflected his worldview. The filmmaker revealed that theIndiana Jonesfranchise was intentionally designed to be more entertaining and didn’t have any inherent message. However, the films depict his views on archeology, history, and myths.
In contrast, Lucas admitted that theStar Warsmovies were designed at least in part to push certain propaganda. He stated:
WhatI wanted to do is go back to some of the older propaganda which was consistent through all the societies which is mythology.
Lucas explained that with mythology he meant to address the different ideologies societies as a whole have believed in over centuries. He added that these beliefs ranged from relationships with your father to relationships with God.
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Ultimately, Lucas noted how this propaganda was primarily spread through oral storytelling, forming the foundation of what we today know as the mythology of different cultures. Therefore, Lucas made it very evident how his worldview shaped theStar Warsuniverse.
TheStar Warsmovies are streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
