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The quote suggests that heroes are meant to feel larger than life, idealized, and almost unreal. By contrast, evil is presented as more familiar and closer to ordinary human experience. It draws a sharp difference between what people admire and what they fear in themselves or others.
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Originally said in English.
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About Takashi Miike
Japanese filmmaker and actor
Takashi Miike is a Japanese filmmaker and actor, known for a prolific career across film and television. He has directed works in many genres, including action, children’s films, comedy, drama, horror, musicals, and jidaigeki period dramas. He is noted for the range of his output and for moving easily between very different styles and audiences. His work spans more than 100 films and television productions, which has made him a distinctive figure in contemporary Japanese screen culture.
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