"An audience is never wrong. An individual member of it may be an imbecile, but a thousand imbeciles together in the dark - that is critical genius."
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About Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder was a prominent Austrian-American filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for his work on classic films such as Some Like It Hot, Sunset Boulevard, and Double Indemnity. Wilder received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His sharp wit, dark humor, and distinctive style made him a trailblazer in Hollywood, influencing generations of filmmakers to come.
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