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“One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.”

Quote by Elia Kazan

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Elia Kazan, born on September 7, 1909 in Salonika, Turkey, passed away on September 28, 2003 in the United States. He was a renowned film producer, known for his profound understanding of film art and outstanding contributions. more

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