The idea of working with Steven Spielberg was very attractive. He's such a master. He knows the language of the camera and of filmmaking, which gives him a great freedom.
Max von Sydow
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I think English is a fantastic, rich and musical language, but of course your mother tongue is the most important for an actor
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