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Quote by Joe Wright

“I wouldn't presume to know something, but I have lots to learn and that's what I attempt to do through my work.”

Quote by Joe Wright

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Joe Wright, born on August 25, 1972, is a renowned film director from the United Kingdom. Known for his unique style and ability to adapt literary classics into films, his notable works include 'Atonement' and 'Anna Karenina'. Wright is celebrated for his exquisite directorial skills and attention to detail. more

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“Pride' is my first film with a happy ending. Before, I naively thought they were a cop-out, but now I've come to believe that happy endings and wish fulfilment are an incredibly important part of our cultural life.”

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“There's good art and there's bad art. A lot of action films are bad art, but Paul Greengrass showed us with the Bourne films that it's possible to make an action film with a political, social conscience.”

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“One is always enthralled, I think, when a young writer you're just beginning to read and comprehend dies.”

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