Perhaps, yes. It may well be an empty statement on my part.

But appreciating one work from a filmmaker with a unique, individual style can sometimes depend on an overall evaluation of his body. Van Sant's Psycho remake comes to mind.

Somebody might hate Blade Runner, but their knowledge of Ridley Scott's career prior to it and after it would bring, I imagine, little further appreciation to that single film.

At any rate. Greenaway is by now one of my favourite artists.