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Cult Classics • Drama, UR

Tilda Swinton stars in a playful and ingenious cine-essay from art critic John Berger (Ways of Seeing) and author/filmmaker Timothy Neat.

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Charlie Barron Bruno
Lucia Lanzarini Marietta
John Berger secretary
Hamish Henderson electrician
Tilda Swinton hairdresser
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Timothy Neat director

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