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“I gave someone a perverse argument not so long ago about why advertising is better than movies. You want to hear it? Movies operate from a really disingenuous premise, that people are heroes. I know a lot of people and have had an opportunity over the years to observe them. Are they heroes...? Let's put it this way. Advertising tries something simpler and more believable: Products as heroes. I guess the idea is: When all else fails, put your faith in conditioner.”

Quote by Errol Morris

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Errol Morris, born on February 5, 1948, is a renowned film director from the United States. His works are known for their unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of historical events. His representative works include 'The Act of Killing' and 'The Thin Blue Line', which have won the love of audiences and won multiple awards. more

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