BREAKING NEWS: ‘Sufficiently Nihilistic’ – Quentin Tarantino Shares His Thoughts on Why He Appreciates Movies Such as Joker: Folie a Deux.
Quentin Tarantino, known for his distinctive filmmaking style and often controversial takes on cinema, has recently expressed his admiration for movies like *Joker: Folie à Deux* in a new interview. The director, whose films often explore the darker aspects of human nature, explained that he is drawn to works that delve into the depths of nihilism—stories that confront the inherent meaninglessness of life while still attempting to create something compelling and profound.
Tarantino’s fascination with *Joker: Folie à Deux* stems from its portrayal of characters who reject societal norms and explore their own fractured psyches. He sees films like *Joker* not merely as violent spectacles, but as expressions of existential disillusionment. According to Tarantino, these movies resonate because they show characters who have lost faith in the conventional systems that structure society. *Joker*, in particular, offers a portrayal of a man driven to madness by the indifference and cruelty of the world around him.
The director explained that, in his view, cinema’s power lies in its ability to offer a window into these nihilistic spaces, where viewers can confront the chaos and violence of existence head-on. Unlike traditional hero’s journeys where morality and redemption are central, films like *Joker* push boundaries by embracing the bleakness of the human condition without providing easy answers or comfort.
Tarantino’s own films, which often include antiheroes and characters who operate outside the law, share this same bleak yet compelling worldview. He sees films like *Joker: Folie à Deux* as a continuation of this cinematic tradition, one that embraces the messiness of existence rather than simplifying it for audiences.
In short, Tarantino appreciates these films for their unapologetic engagement with nihilism, offering a space where complexity and darkness can be explored without fear of judgment.
