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115  <div class="archive-heading"><span class="section-number">01 / About the Archive</span><div><span class="archive-kicker">About the Archive</span><h2>An independent archive built around attention, context and respect for cinema</h2><p>Learn about the independent editorial mission, archive philosophy, research approach and editorial standards standards of The Pianist Movie.</p></div></div>
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