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/^t/The choice of topic is another cultural but also formal matter. Again, the choice of topic is a direct cosequence of the two industries' aims. American industry often chooses an issue or a topic while in European movie it is hard to state any topic. Racism vs an old judge listening in on telephone conversations, women's sexual abuse vs two prostitutes making use of a car driver; these are just two examples of a contrast. At the same time American choices in topic are very conscious; they provide real topics taken from real life. European movies seem to wander through the never-never land, discussing theoretical questions, or intellectual issues. The real action is withdrawn from the physical action, unlike in American movies.