Lars von Trier. “He makes provocative, relevant films that reaffirm my faith in the medium, even when I disagree with him.” A tribute from Ted Barron, programmer for the Harvard Film Archive.
David Lynch. “For originality, intelligence, craftsmanship, and consistency of quality, Lynch stands above the rest.” The choice of Adam Roffman, program director for the Independent Film Festival of Boston.
David Cronenberg. “Intellectualization is OK if you’re a genius,” concludes filmmaker Andrew Bujalski.
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