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“We feel more emotion... before an amateur photograph linked to our own life history than before the work of a Great Photographer, because his domain partakes of art, and the intent of the souvenir-object remains at the lower level of personal history.”

Quote by Chris Marker

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Chris Marker, born on July 29, 1921 and died on the same day in 2012, was a renowned French writer. His works are known for their unique perspective and profound thinking, covering various fields such as film, photography, and literature. more

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