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‘The Girl With The Needle’s Magnus Von Horn On Fear As “Creative Fuel”, Period Piece’s Current Resonance And Influences Of ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘The Exorcist’ & More – Q&A

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Swedish auteur Magnus von Horn breaks through the global awards circuit with his first Danish-language film, a genre-bending period piece that's resonating with audiences today.
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  • Von Horn's film, 'The Girl with the Needle', has landed on the BAFTA longlist and the International Oscar shortlist, cementing his status as a director to watch.
  • The filmmaker draws inspiration from classic works like 'Oliver Twist' and 'The Exorcist', blending period aesthetics with sharp social commentary that feels particularly timely.
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Magnus von Horn, Trine Dyrholm, BAFTA, International Oscars, 'The Girl with the Needle', 'Oliver Twist', 'The Exorcist'
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