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Actor Dennis Hopper Discusses His Latest Film.

Actor Dennis Hopper co-stars in the new film "Carried Away." Hopper plays Joseph Svenden a school teacher who has an affair with a 17 year old female student. The film is based on the Jim Harrison novel "Farmer." Hopper made his feature film debut in "Rebel Without a Cause" in 1955. some other, but not all, of the films he has appeared include: "Easy Rider," "Apocalypse Now," "Blue Velvet." "Speed," "Waterworld," "River's Edge," "Hoosiers," and "Red Rock West." Hopper was born May 17, 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas. Trained for the stage in San Diego. In addition to acting, Hopper has directed film and written screenplays.

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Bertrand Tavernier Discusses the Innovations of the Lumière Brothers.

Bertrand Tavernier is considered one of the most acclaimed French film makers since the New Wave artists appeared in the late 50s. The New Wave method was marked by relying heavily on handheld cameras and improvisational acting. Tavernier gained fame as an important post-New Wave film artist. Probably his best known work to Americans is "Round Midnight." Tavernier is currently touring various cities as part of the Lumiere Institute's celebration of 100 years of motion pictures. Tavernier is president of the Institute.

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Actor and Director Dennis Hopper

Hopper made his film debut in Rebel Without a Cause, and played Frank in Blue Velvet. He directed Easy Rider and the new film The Hot Spot, which stars Don Johnson. Before his recent comeback, he developed a drug problem, which he's since kicked.

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