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“I like to shoot beautiful things. My two previous movies were one in the '60s, the other one in the '50s, and this one is in the '20s. This is a period that's very cinegenic. The cars, the props, the suits, the haircuts, the dresses, everything, and it gives you pleasure to compose frames with that material. The music, I really love jazz, so for me, when you have good materials and nice things, it's very pleasant.”

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Michel Hazanavicius

Michel Hazanavicius is a French film director renowned for his work on the film 'The Artist', which won multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. His films are often celebrated for their unique style and homage to the history of cinema. more

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