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“I sometimes cry in the moments that are not necessarily dramatic or tragic in the films, often because of the music. I wonder whether it's the music that has that effect on you in this film.”

Quote by Roman Polanski

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Roman Polanski, born on August 18, 1933, is a renowned film director from Poland. Known for his distinctive style of psychological horror and noir films, his works include classics such as 'Psycho' and 'The Pianist'. Polanski's film career has been marked by controversy, including a notorious rape case that led to an international warrant for his arrest. Despite this, his talent and works are still highly regarded by many. more

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