Humor as a weapon against hatred
With laughter I strike a stronger blow against Nazism than with an angry fist. Comedy disarms the enemy.
Taika Waititi
New Zealand comedy director known for witty films like Thor Ragnarok and What We Do in the Shadows.
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When I do not know the answer, I laugh. And sometimes laughter is the most honest answer.
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Every film is a step in the darkness. You do not know where you are going, but you believe the light is ahead.
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Love and Thunder says that gods are capable of love no less than people. Maybe even more.
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The vampires in my film are us. They live forever but are lonely. This is a metaphor for modern life.
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