Abel Ferrara
1951
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Biography
Abel Ferrara is an American filmmaker known for his gritty and controversial movies. Born in the Bronx, New York in 1951, Ferrara started his career directing low-budget horror and exploitation films before gaining critical acclaim for works like 'Bad Lieutenant' and 'King of New York'. His films often explore themes of crime, addiction, and redemption, showcasing a raw and intense filmmaking style.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The camera lies all the time; lies 24 times/second.
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Art is about beauty, it's not about the web. It's not about politics.
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My job is to make images and leave something people can use to rethink their own thoughts and feelings.
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I'm not interested in a normal point of view. I personally am interested in a distorted point of view.
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I make movies about characters who are on the edge. That's where I come from.