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“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.”

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John Hurt, born on January 22, 1940 and passed away on January 27, 2017, was a distinguished British actor. His acting career spanned over half a century, and he is renowned for his versatile performances and ability to create memorable characters. more

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