Martin Scorsese it is a “giant” form of cinema. In addition to directing some of the greatest films in history, he is one of the most active advocates for the protection of the art of cinema. From preserving rare films of world cinema through his project “World Cinema” to his public proclamations of continuing to study the work of great “masters” such as Felini and Kurosawa, the film world is made “richer” by his efforts.

Of course, his fight for an “art” cinema does not always find receptive ears. He has had to fight several battles to find financing for his films, and he has also made enemies because of his refusal to compromise his creative vision. His daring filmmaking didn’t immediately find a steady commercial audience, and in an era dominated by streaming he often struggles to find support for the extended theatrical release of his films.

Cinema history will always love Martin Scorsese, however, the difficulties he encountered on a “commercial” level resulted in the informal creation of a long list of unfinished projects. Every director is faced with projects that are canceled at the last minute, but Scorsese’s tendency to snub commercial opportunities in favor of more “insider” films makes him prone to such “ignominious” endings. His unfinished films reveal the themes that fascinated the great director throughout his career.

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