The film of tomorrow will not be directed by civil servants of the camera, but by artists for whom shooting a film constitutes a wonderful and thrilling adventure.

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The quote suggests that the movies of the future will not be made by people who just do their job like bureaucrats. Instead, they will be made by artists who see making movies as an exciting and thrilling experience. These artists will bring a new, more creative approach to filmmaking.

About Francois Truffaut

Francois Roland Truffautwas a French filmmaker, actor, and critic, widely regarded as one of the founders of the cinematic French New Wave. With a career of more than 25 years, he is an icon of the French film industry.

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