I don’t want to be made pacified or made comfortable. I like stuff that gets your adrenaline going.
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Kathryn Bigelow, an American director, doesn't want to create movies that make people feel calm and relaxed. Instead, she wants to make films that get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. She likes to create exciting and thrilling experiences for her audience.
About Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter who has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards. She is known for her successful thrillers and war dramas, such as The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, and has also directed episodes of TV shows like Homicide: Life on the Street.
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