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“I felt it was really important to come here to see what was happening in New York. So, I came to see film and accidentally I stumbled upon theater, so I discovered Andre Gregory, Richard Foreman, Robert Wilson, and theater became my first anchor.”

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Babette Mangolte

Babette Mangolte is a renowned film cinematographer, born in 1941. She has extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the field of cinematography, known for her unique visual style and profound understanding of cinematic art. more

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