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“Directing ain't about drawing a neat little picture and showing it to the cameraman. I didn't want to go to film school. I didn't know what the point was. The fact is, you don't know what directing is until the sun is setting and you've got to get five shots and you're only going to get two.”

Quote by David Fincher

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David Fincher is a renowned film director known for his distinctive visual style and profound treatment of complex themes. His works include 'Se7en', 'The Social Network', and 'Gone Girl', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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