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“It creeps up on you and becomes an obsession. It comes out of watching a million movies.”

Quote by Mike Leigh

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Mike Leigh is a renowned British screenwriter and director, born on February 20, 1943 in London. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique narrative style, having received multiple BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. more

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