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“Whatever you think of de Sade, he was a complex figure and we should not look for easy answers with him. He was, strangely perhaps, against the death penalty, and he was never put in prison for murders or anything like that.”

Quote by Philip Kaufman

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Philip Kaufman, born on October 23, 1936, is an accomplished American film director known for his profound social insight and unique narrative style. His works, such as 'The Right Stuff' and 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', are celebrated for their deep exploration of human complexity and societal darkness. more

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