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Quote by Jean Cocteau
Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive

Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper. – Jean Cocteau

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Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs, alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort. – Jean Cocteau

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Escape, Escapism
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