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“I am no longer haunted by my dead father. I am no longer haunted by childhood home. There's so many things I've cured myself of without realising and now when I'm embark on a project I know I'm going to cure myself of it.”

Quote by Guy Maddin

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Guy Maddin is a Canadian screenwriter and filmmaker known for his unique narrative style and homage to the history of cinema. His works often blend surrealism, black humor, and mimicry of early film techniques. more

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