Keira Knightley shuns big-budget franchise films, citing lack of creative control and commitment
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Knightley, known for her roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean and Atonement franchises, says she's done with blockbuster movies that demand 'years of your life'
The actress prefers independent films that give her more creative freedom, even if they don't come with the same massive budgets and marketing push as major studio releases
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Keira Knightley, Pirates of the Caribbean, Atonement