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“It seems like as soon as you have written something, it dictates a story. So I need to be careful.”

Quote by Tobias Lindholm

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Tobias Lindholm

Tobias Lindholm is a Danish film director and screenwriter known for his profound themes and exquisite storytelling skills. more

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