There arose a belief in style - and in banality. Banality encompassed politics, too, because it was a common belief that politics were not worthy of art. (Douglas Sirk)

There arose a belief in style - and in banality. Banality encompassed politics, too, because it was a common belief that politics were not worthy of art.

Douglas Sirk

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