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“A writer needs a pen, an artist needs a brush, but a filmmaker needs an army.”

Quote by Orson Welles

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Orson Welles was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on the film 'Citizen Kane,' which is considered a classic in the history of cinema. Welles' career spanned various art forms, including theater, radio, and film, and he achieved significant success in all of them. more

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