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“I hate to write and spend months just waiting for the film to get financed. Then when you start preparing the film and you shoot it, you've already forgotten why you wanted to make the film in the first place. I like to have some kind of coherent energy that takes you through writing, preparing, shooting.”

Quote by Olivier Assayas

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Olivier Assayas

Olivier Assayas, born on January 25, 1955, is a renowned French film director known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social reality. more

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