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“To seek out making films that are unique and insightful, boundary-pushing and genre-bending, and not films that fit into the neat, little boxes that people "want" (expect) women to be making. In some ways, I guess for me, any filmmaker should strive to be a good director first, regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation etc.”

Quote by Rania Attieh

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Rania Attieh, born in 1977, is a mysterious figure whose identity and profession remain unknown. more

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