Quote by Michael Haneke

And if there was one title that could be applied to all my films, it would be 'Civil War' - not civil war in the way we know it, but the daily war that goes on between us all.

And if there was one title that could be applied to all my f

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This quote suggests that the filmmaker's work revolves around capturing the internal conflicts and struggles that occur within individuals on a regular basis. Rather than referring to historical or political civil wars, the filmmaker emphasizes the ongoing battle that takes place within everyone. It implies an exploration of the complex and often unnoticed conflicts that shape human relationships and interactions. This concept offers a unique perspective on the filmmaker's approach to storytelling, focusing on the universal human experiences of tension, discord, and psychological warfare.

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