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“You begin to understand, as a filmmaker, that there are different ways of approaching things. Everything doesn't have to be quick cut, like MTV.”

Quote by Peter Webber

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Peter Webber is a British film director born in 1960. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique narrative style. more

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