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“I like the way we get to be uninhibited in our dreams, we don't' need to repress our behaviours like we do in our daily lives. If we lust after someone in a dream we get to possess him or her, if we dislike someone we get to express it or even strike out at them. Something I wouldn't think of doing, I don't have the courage, and it's not right either.”

Quote by Guy Maddin

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Guy Maddin is a Canadian screenwriter and filmmaker known for his unique narrative style and homage to the history of cinema. His works often blend surrealism, black humor, and mimicry of early film techniques. more

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