Simon Hattenstone, British journalist and writer. Stated in "All the world's an art school", The Guardian (January 24, 2004).
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Elephant, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year, is Van Sant's masterpiece.
— Simon Hattenstone
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About Gus Van Sant
Gus Green Van Sant Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. His films include Drugstore Cowboy, Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho, Milk, Psycho, Finding Forrester among others.
About Gus Van Sant
Gus Green Van Sant Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. His films include Drugstore Cowboy, Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho, Milk, Psycho, Finding Forrester among others.
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