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“I'm completely surrounded, not only my father, but also my three brothers, and Sergio, my husband, all four of them work in film. Some are writers, or directors, or cinematographers, all of them. I'm surrounded by men that make films, so much that at some point I felt there was no more room in the family for another filmmaker.For many years I was only working as novelist or writing screenplays for others to direct.”

Quote by Lucia Puenzo

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Lucia Puenzo (born November 28, 1976) is an Argentine author, film director, and screenwriter. She is best known for her novel "The Curse of the Fish" and the film "XXY," which explore themes of gender, identity, and marginalized communities. Born in Buenos Aires, she graduated from the National Film Institute of Argentina. Her work blends literature and cinema, earning international acclaim and awards. more

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