CLEAN : Martin Scorsese honored at Lumiere film festival in Lyon

The transcript explores various themes, including initial uncertainties, cultural influences, the relationship between cinema and music, and reflections on American cinema. It touches on the diversity of cultures and the artistic nature of cinema, concluding with personal reflections on outliving a significant figure.

What does the speaker imply about the nature of cinema?

In what ways does older American cinema differ from other cultures?