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Quote by Denis Villeneuve
Cinema is a language that should be seen, that should cross borders.
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The quote presents cinema as a form of communication that works through images and can be understood beyond spoken languages. Calling it a “language” suggests that films can convey ideas and feelings visually. “Cross borders” means cinema can connect people in different countries and cultures.
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- Toronto Film Critics Association interview
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- Official Statement
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