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“To be honest the work that a producer does is work that I've done for most of my working life. It's work that I started to do, for example, when I worked with Sally Potter on Orlando. We developed it together over five years.”

Quote by Tilda Swinton

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Tilda Swinton is a British actress known for her unique acting style and diverse roles. Born on November 5, 1960, she has been active in the film and theater industries since the 1980s. Swinton gained international recognition for her performances in films such as 'The Fish Child', 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', and 'The Tree of Life', earning her multiple Oscar nominations. more

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