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“You see that a lot in movies, and today you see it more in movies that are made, because I feel more movies are made towards groups than towards individuals, and they're made more for mass media than for sitting in a movie house allowing it to happen.”

Quote by Liv Ullmann

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Liv Ullmann, born on December 16, 1938, is a renowned Norwegian actress. She is known for her exceptional acting skills and unique artistic style, which have made her a distinctive figure in the film industry. Her representative works include 'Seven Samurai' and 'Love Letters'. Ullmann's acting career spans half a century, and she has won numerous international awards, becoming an important figure in the history of Norwegian and world cinema. more

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