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The quote says a director needs a clear grasp of what is going on before trying to alter anything. It suggests that understanding comes before control, and that changes should be based on awareness rather than guesswork.
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Originally said in English.
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About Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-French comic book author, film director, and children's author
Marjane Satrapi is an Iranian-French comic book author, film director, and children's author. She is best known for the graphic novel Persepolis and its film adaptation. Her work also includes Chicken with Plums, Woman, Life, Freedom, and the Marie Curie biopic Radioactive. Across these projects, she is known for moving between comics, film, and writing for younger readers.
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Books by Marjane Satrapi
Persepolis 1-4
2007
Bordados / Embroideries
2005
Pollo con ciruelas
2006
Persepolis 1 & 2
2004
Mulher Vida Liberdade
2024