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“I've never been a big fan of the music-video style of editing movies that crept in the last few decades. I like stuff that's able to take its time.”

Quote by Frank Darabont

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Frank Darabont
Frank Darabont

Frank Darabont is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Mist'. Born on January 28, 1959, Darabont's work is characterized by its deep exploration of human nature and a tense, suspenseful narrative style. more

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