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“. . . it is true that language and forward movement in the cinema are jolly hard to reconcile. It's a very, very, difficult thing to do. . . . There is still a place in the cinema for movies that are driven by the human face, and not by explosions and cars and guns and action sequences . . . there's such a thing as action and speed within thought rather than within a ceaseless milkshake of images.”

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David Hare
David Hare

David Hare is a British playwright born on June 5, 1947. His works are known for their deep social insight and critical thinking on contemporary issues. Hare's plays cover a range of topics from politics, society to morality, and have achieved great success in theaters in London and New York. more

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