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" I don't have a philosophy for choosing roles. Sometimes, it's just, 'This might be interesting; that might be fun to do.' There might be interesting actors or directors in the project, even if the part is not important. And then sometimes, you need the money. "

Max von Sydow

Fun

Money

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Max von Sydow

Human Nature

Interesting

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Max von Sydow

Only

Role

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People

Time

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Bergman

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