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“Truth exists independent of style. It involves all kinds of issues. Properly considered, it's a quest, a pursuit. To say that vérité is more truthful than something that is narrated is just misplaced. Completely wrong. And the fact that people still talk about it as though they're really talking about something... it puzzles me greatly. A moment of reflection about it tells you that it makes no sense!”

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Errol Morris
Errol Morris

Errol Morris, born on February 5, 1948, is a renowned film director from the United States. His works are known for their unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of historical events. His representative works include 'The Act of Killing' and 'The Thin Blue Line', which have won the love of audiences and won multiple awards. more

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