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“I'm a fetish filmmaker, in that I don't know why I do what I do, I just like to see things. When I figure out what I would like to see, I will put it in a film.”

Quote by Nicolas Winding Refn

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Nicolas Winding Refn

Nicolas Winding Refn is a renowned Danish film director born on September 29, 1970. His works are known for their unique visual style and profound narrative techniques, with notable films including 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives'. more

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