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“I call [ordinary people] real people, because they have in themselves an incredible treasure - stories, a way of speaking, a way of sharing, an innocence and a perversity which I find very interesting to discover little by little.”

Quote by Agnes Varda

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Agnes Varda, born on May 30, 1928, is a renowned French film director. Her works are known for their unique visual style and profound thematic exploration, which have had a profound impact on the French New Wave cinema. more

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