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“I've always had a feeling that the image is 50% of the emotion that an audience feels and it's subliminal. Yet, how you arrange the elements in front of a camera has an impact on people's belief about that world in some way.”

Quote by Scott Hicks

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Scott Hicks (born March 4, 1953) is an Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the 1996 film 'Shine', which tells the true story of pianist David Helfgott and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, with Geoffrey Rush winning Best Actor. Hicks also directed 'Snow Falling on Cedars' (1999), 'Lucky Number Slevin' (2006), and 'The Boys Are Back' (2009). His films often focus on emotional depth and human resilience, exploring themes of art and personal struggle. Hicks is a respected figure in Australian cinema, known for his nuanced storytelling and character-driven narratives. more

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