The movie business is not about the money. Of course, you need money t…

Marjane Satrapi
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The movie business is not about the money. Of course, you need money to make the movie. If you have a small budget, adapt yourself. Having $200 million dollars doesn't ensure that you're definitely going to make a good movie. There's so many examples that prove that. ✨ Interview with Matt Singer, www.ifc.com. December 24, 2007.
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