Cinema Quote by Debra Granik

“The process of starting up a new film is one of looking through a lot of material and trying to find something you really like. And it does sometimes take a minute.” quote by Debra Granik — Download Open image

“The process of starting up a new film is one of looking through a lot of material and trying to find something you really like. And it does sometimes take a minute.”

Debra Granik

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It's funny: your happiness is contingent on a bigger picture besides just yourself.

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