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The speaker rejects trying to be fashionable or in sync with current trends. He believes artists should be independent from their era rather than closely matching it.
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Originally said in English.
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About Orson Welles
American actor and filmmaker
Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. He worked in film, radio, and theatre, and became known for an inventive approach that left a deep mark on each medium. He is remembered for his innovative work across those fields, especially for the way he expanded what could be done on stage, on the air, and on screen. His influence on filmmaking in particular is widely noted, and his career remains closely associated with bold, original storytelling.
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