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I have many projects in various states of development. Some are on paper and some are in my head. But as I go on, I feel the need to be guided in my choices.

Abdellatif Kechiche

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Abdellatif Kechiche
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: December 7
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The writing of the script is a continual process. There's the first draft and then many, many re-writes here and there.
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