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“I earn my living by teaching film, mostly filmmaking but also teaching courses on current cinema. I'm interested in movies. I hope that's not all I'm interested in. In that sense, it's maybe a little misleading. I don't expect to make another movie about films, but I may continue to write about them.”

Quote by Thom Andersen

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Thom Andersen, born in 1943, is a renowned filmmaker known for his unique perspective and profound understanding of the art of film. more

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