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“I'm obsessed with this idea of storytellers and people who have a narrative, and sometimes sustain a relationship because they're telling a narrative and someone is listening to that. Often the nature of the relationship is determined by how well they tell the story, or someone else's ability to suspend disbelief, or infuse into their narrative something which they may not even be aware of.”

Quote by Atom Egoyan

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Atom Egoyan is a renowned Canadian stage director known for his unique artistic style and profound understanding of drama. His works encompass a variety of dramatic forms, including modern drama, classical drama, and original scripts. Born in July 1960, Egoyan has been active in the theater world since the 1980s. more

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