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“When I was twelve, the passage from silent film to the talkies had an impact on me-I still watch silent films. I don't think that there is any such thing as an old film; you don't say, 'I read an old book by Flaubert,' or 'I saw an old play by Moliere.'”

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Alain Resnais
Alain Resnais

Alain Resnais was a French film director renowned for his avant-garde and experimental films. Born on June 3, 1922, in Vannes, France, he passed away on March 1, 2014. Resnais's films frequently delved into themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, and he is considered a key figure in the French New Wave. more

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