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Emotion Quote by Peter Weir

“I became obsessed with the true stuff, and that led…” quote by Peter Weir — Download Open image

“I became obsessed with the true stuff, and that led to shaping 'The Way Back' screenplay somewhat toward a minimalist style, to avoid free-hanging moments, and to hold the music back, so it would never lead you to an emotion, and to try to make the emotions as real as I could.”

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