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I'm at peace with myself. My film just may please audiences. At any rate, it's already a great prize to be part of just 16 films among all of the world cinema out there. I'm tranquil and satisfied.

Michel Ocelot

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Michel Ocelot
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: October 27
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