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“Film entertains with different angles, quick moves, like a commercial. But filmmakers like [Wim] Wenders allow themselves to observe a subject for a long time without changing an angle, and allow you to do that along with them.”

Quote by Andrey Zvyagintsev

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Andrey Zvyagintsev

Andrey Zvyagintsev is a renowned Russian film director born on February 6, 1964. His works are known for their profound themes and unique narrative style, and he has won numerous awards at international film festivals. more

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