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“Free time keeps me going. It's just something that's always been a part of my life. I was originally a painter, and I made films sort of as an extension of that, and then I started to try to make dramatic films because the early films were experimental films.”

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Gus Van Sant is an influential American film director known for his unique artistic style and profound exploration of social issues. His works span a variety of genres, from independent films to commercial blockbusters, showcasing his distinctive insights into the art of cinema. more

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“I'm thinking of remaking 'Psycho' again. Doing a third remake. The idea this time is to really change it - we're talking about doing a punk rocker setting.”

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“I've always been interested in how to present something that relates to our reality - which is not really... I don't even know if documentary itself does as good a job. It has its own problems in trying to get at the reality of the situation.”

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Book:Theosophical Review

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