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“And Twin Peaks, the Film is the craziest film in the history of cinema. I have no idea what happened, I have no idea what I saw, all I know is that I left the theater floating six feet above the ground.”

Quote by Jacques Rivette

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Jacques Rivette
Jacques Rivette

Jacques Rivette, a French film director, was born on March 1, 1928, in Paris, France, and passed away on January 29, 2016. His films are known for their unique narrative style and profound social criticism. more

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