“Can art change the world? Let me answer that a little differently. Yes, art can change people's lives: 50 films and books changed my life forever.

“They were not just films and books that I loved or admired artistically. They are the films and books that, beyond their value, penetrated deep within me. They revealed truths about myself and the world around me. They taught me principles that guided my life. They inspired me to create, and also provided solutions for difficult or even completely practical problems in my everyday life. They comforted me and eased my pain in painful moments.

“I am sure that each of us has such a list of films and books. And if one reconnects (or discovers) the secret voices they resonate within, then this book will have fulfilled its most important purpose…”

An original, almost unique book about the relationship between art and our lives, bold yet written in a way that appeals to both the average and the demanding reader or viewer.