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“I've always had better luck learning things on my own. And I really love the challenge of doing it yourself and kind of being alone against the system.”

Quote by Oren Peli

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Oren Peli is an Israeli-American film director known for his horror film series 'Paranormal Activity'. Born on January 21, 1970, he is recognized in the film industry for his innovative and low-budget filmmaking style. more

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