US director David Mamet poses for photographers du [Getty Images]

VENICE, ITALY: US director David Mamet poses for photographers during a photocall following the presentation of his film "Heist" shown out of competition at the 58th International Film Festival, organized by Venice's Biennale, 03 September 2001. AFP PHOTO GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

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