Reply Do You Consider a Country's Size and Film Quality?

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I've noticed something interesting after years of watching movies: the impact of a country's origin on the quality and quantity of films. I find myself considering not just the country of origin but also its population. For instance, larger countries like Russia have more landscapes and areas to film, yet I often prefer films from smaller countries like Czechoslovakia. Even though Russia is much larger, I've seen better movies from Czechoslovakia and more mediocre ones from Russia. When discussing the origins of the best films, I tend to think about the quality per capita. While I might find more American movies I like compared to Italian ones simply due to volume, I believe Italy has a better ratio of good to bad movies. As for China, despite its vast population, I rarely come across Chinese films that are highly recommended, especially from the 1930s to the 1970s, when Japan seemed to have a more prominent film industry. This is something I constantly think about as I search for new movies to watch.