Why did Wilder move to Paris?
To work on a film
The rise of the Nazi Party
For better opportunities
He liked the language
Answer
The rise of the Nazi Party and its persecution of Jewish people prompted Billy Wilder to flee Germany and move to Paris, seeking a safer environment. This major historical event profoundly impacted his life and career, motivating him to leave his homeland and seek refuge elsewhere.
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