"Family politics are worse than world politics. That's all I can say. You don't get to choose your family; you get to choose your friends. Your family is imposed upon you."
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Michael Cimino, an influential American filmmaker born on February 3, 1939, in New York City, left an indelible mark on Hollywood with his visionary storytelling and ambitious projects. He is best known for directing the Academy Award-winning film "The Deer Hunter," which explored the harrowing effects of the Vietnam War on American soldiers. Despite his later struggles in the industry and the contentious reception of his film "Heaven's Gate," Cimino's legacy endures, showcasing both the heights of cinematic artistry and the complexities of ambition.
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"There's nothing good that comes out of war. It's simply hell on earth, and people survive, and people don't."
Michael Cimino"I wish I was making movies back in the days when John Ford made movies and you were a director under contract to a studio. John Ford had years when he made three movies in a year."
Michael Cimino
"I was a child prodigy. Like Michelangelo, who could draw a perfect circle at age five. I was extremely gifted. I could paint a perfect portrait of someone at age five."
Michael Cimino