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Financing films that are demanding is a task, in itself. Because people are so afraid of taking any kind of chance, because they're afraid the audience isn't going to respond. But the audience is so hungry for anything that's a bit original, personal, or different.

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Nicolas Winding Refn
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 29
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