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“As far as commercials were concerned, I did very few, and I did them only when they gave me carte blanche to them the way that I wanted to. And I did them as an exercise, because I, who do very long films, never thought I would be able to tell a story in 30 or 40 seconds - you come across a whole new system and manner of approaching a subject.”

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Sergio Leone was an influential Italian film director known for his unique style of Western films and musical contributions. His works hold a significant place in film history, particularly his 'Once Upon a Time in the West' and 'A Fistful of Dollars' trilogies. more

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