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Jun 2024
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Ava DuVernay on Creating Films and the P...

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In this episode of Louis Vuitton [EXTENDED] – the Podcast, host Loïc Prigent shares a compelling conversation with Ava DuVernay, the film director, screenwriter activist, and Friend of the Maison. Following the Cruise 2025 Show in the iconic Park Güell in Barcelona, they exchange impressions on Nicolas Ghesquière's latest collection before diving into the world of filmmaking. Passionate about her craft, Ava DuVernay opens up about her authentic directing style, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and how she draws from her personal background and interests to give a voice to the voiceless.

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