Thank God I’m an atheist.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that even though Bunuel believes in God, he chooses not to believe in any religion. He is an atheist, which means he does not believe in any gods or religious ideas. By saying "Thank God I'm an atheist," he is being ironic and suggesting that he is thankful he does not have to follow any religious beliefs.
About Luis Bunuel
Luis Bunuel Portoleswas a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who worked in France, Mexico, and Spain. He has been widely considered by many film critics, historians, and directors to be one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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