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“If I have a blank piece of paper and I draw a red figure, immediately this brings sounds and shapes to my mind. I tried to make a film in which every component supports the others while giving each other space and stimulating the creation of what's yet to come.”

Quote by Alex Abreu

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Alex Abreu, born on August 14, 1991, is an individual whose identity and profession remain unclear. Details about his life are limited. more

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