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“The spirit of my films... I always want them to be kind of contrarian. Meticulous on the one hand, but unbelievably sloppy and careless on the other. I guess that's what you get anyway, if you're not planning very much.”

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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