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“I just discovered that there were so many lost movies that were all mine to take if I wanted to take them. I was drunk on greed when I encountered this motherlode of utterly fascinating narratives that time's great river washed up on its banks for me to just scavenge, and not even rub clean, just repurpose and take credit for. It was kind of one of those weird dreams that where you keep finding free money.”

Quote by Guy Maddin

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Guy Maddin is a Canadian screenwriter and filmmaker known for his unique narrative style and homage to the history of cinema. His works often blend surrealism, black humor, and mimicry of early film techniques. more

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