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“It's like a visual connection between the girl I'm shooting and me, a bunch of triggers. A lot of girls I'll just shoot once or twice, but with certain special ones I'll go a bit further.”

Quote by Richard Kern

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Richard Kern, born in 1954, is a renowned filmmaker known for his unique visual style and experimental approach to cinema, which has had a profound impact on the independent film scene. more

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