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Screenwriting Advice from Billy Wilder

by Esto es el CINE

Billy Wilder is one of the best filmmakers from classic Hollywood. Thanks to a huge filmography, Wilder was able to leave his mark on the history of cinema. In this video, Esto Es El CINE checks out some of the ten pieces of advice Billy Wilder gives regarding how to write a screenplay.

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