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“The movie not only about what story you're telling and who you're looking at. It's mostly about how you're telling it and how you're looking at it. And people who don't like it, who say, "Oh, it's not 'true' because you're looking at it in a stylized way" - it's a movie and it's fiction, so it's also a lot in the artistic direction that it is political.”

Quote by Celine Sciamma

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Celine Sciamma, born on November 12, 1978, is a French screenwriter known for her works that focus on female perspectives and themes of youth. Her films have received international acclaim for their emotional depth and exploration of female relationships and growth. more

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