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“I think that theater is the closest medium to music. It's very pure. It's for the elite of the society. It's not for everyone in the society.”

Quote by Asghar Farhadi

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Asghar Farhadi
Asghar Farhadi

Asghar Farhadi is a renowned Iranian film director, known for his profound social insight and exquisite storytelling skills. His works have won numerous international awards, including the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. more

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