Louis Malle on THE FIRE WITHIN
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20m
In September 1994 Louis Malle was interviewed for German television, by journalist Angelika Wittlich, about his career in cinema. The interview, which took place in his office in Paris, would be one of his last—he passed away on November 23, 1995. Presented here is an excerpt concerning THE FIRE WITHIN.
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