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“I like storytelling, and for storytelling you need a drama. And for there to be drama, you need twists, and by twists I mean the ability to constantly change the trajectory of the story.”

Quote by Asghar Farhadi

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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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