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“I had an awful joke about Auschwitz I drove everybody crazy with that joke. But that joke makes me feel good. You know what "cuit" means? When something is cooked. It's a joke like that: "What are the birds doing when they fly over Auschwitz? 'Cuit! Cuit!'" It's awful, but it's desacralizing. For me, it's good.”

Quote by Chantal Akerman

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Chantal Akerman
Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman was a Belgian film director known for her unique narrative style and profound exploration of female experience. Her work spanned various genres, including documentaries, narrative films, and experimental cinema, profoundly influencing contemporary film art. more

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