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“I find most American films annoy me because their third act tends to be tying up loose ends and returning to moral values and killing the monster. I think most of the scripts I read to tend to go in that direction and I find that very, very unsatisfying. I want the stories to have loose ends and to pose some questions - or even say things that aren't too comfortable.”

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David Mackenzie

David Mackenzie, born on May 10, 1966, is a renowned Scottish film director. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique narrative style, with notable films including 'Life of Pi'. more

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