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I wanted to make a film about stupid people that was very vulgar and deeply stupid. From that moment on I can hardly be reproached for making a film that is about stupid people.

Claude Chabrol

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Claude Chabrol
Age: 80 †
Born: 1930
Born: June 24
Died: 2010
Died: September 12
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Claude Henri Jean Chabrol
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