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Robert Altman

Maybe there's a chance to get back to grown-up films. Anything that uses humor and dramatic values to deal with human emotions and gets down to what people are to people.

Robert Altman

Humor

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Robert Altman is suggesting that films should return to a mature style that thoughtfully combines humor and serious themes to explore real human feelings. He believes movies should focus on genuine interactions and the true nature of people in their relationships.

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