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Meaning
He is saying that films should not mainly teach history or explain events in a lesson-like way. Instead, he believes cinema should focus on feeling and emotional impact.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Diego Luna
Mexican actor, director, and producer
Diego Luna is a Mexican actor, director, and producer. He is known for his work on screen and behind the camera, and for his role as Cassian Andor in Rogue One and in the prequel series Andor. He is especially associated with that character, which brought him nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama twice. His work spans acting, directing, and producing, with a career centered on film and television.
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