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“I feel like the job in editing is to let the movie tell you what it is. It's like sculpture. You just start taking away, you add a nose here, you cut off like the side of the cheek over here in the crease and you have a face. But it really reveals to you what it means to be over time, and if you have enough time.”

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Derek Cianfrance

Derek Cianfrance, born on January 23, 1974, is an American film director known for his profound emotional expression and in-depth exploration of human nature. His films often focus on complex interpersonal relationships and personal inner struggles. more

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