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“I think we're really hungry for family in America, especially when I feel like people are really pulled apart from their families. So, we were interested in the idea of what the extreme version of that would be.”

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Zal Batmanglij
Zal Batmanglij

Zal Batmanglij is a respected film director celebrated for his distinctive style and innovative storytelling. His films frequently delve into complex social issues and human emotions, merging reality with fantasy. The exact birth and death dates of Zal Batmanglij are unknown, but his contributions to cinema have been substantial. more

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