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“But we never tell the truth. We cannot properly 'tell' the truth, because our words are crude tools to express something, 'the truth', which may well exist, but which we cannot define.”

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Declan Donnellan
Declan Donnellan

Declan Donnellan is a British film director known for his unique artistic style and profound understanding of theatre. Born on August 4, 1953, he began his directing career in the 1970s and has since directed a variety of works across theatre, film, and television. more

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