“I had to choose between American and British actors, and it didn't take me more than a second to decide: Russians are Europeans and should be played by other Europeans.”
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Jean-Jacques Annaud
Jean-Jacques Annaud, born on October 1, 1943, is a renowned French film director known for his delicate emotional expression and exquisite cinematography. His representative works include 'The Bear' and 'Himalaya'. more
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