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“Happy endings are absolutely ludicrous, they're not true at all. We see the guy carry the girl across the threshold and everybody lives happily ever after -- that's bullshit. Three weeks later he's beating her up and she's suing for divorce and he's got cancer.”

Quote by Robert Altman

Book:Robert Altman: Interviews

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Robert Altman: Interviews

This volume compiles a series of interviews with Robert Altman, the American film director known for his distinctive style and ensemble casts. The conversations span various periods of his career, covering his approach to filmmaking, his views on the film industry, and his reflections on specific projects. The book provides a direct look into Altman's thoughts and working methods, drawing from published dialogues that capture his candid and often irreverent perspective. more

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Robert Altman was an American film director known for his unique narrative style and contributions to the art of cinema. His work spanned a wide range of genres, from drama to comedy, from epic to noir, with Altman's films always celebrated for their profound themes and distinctive narrative structures. more

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