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" Germany's fascinating. It's a really rich landscape to film and dramatise. "
Claire Danes
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" It just seems like the most successful, iconic love stories are not so easy or escapist. I think the ones that stay with us and resonate are full of conflict, discord and misunderstandings 'cause that's what makes drama happen or tension even if it's a comedy. "
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