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Willem Dafoe: Lars von Trier's 'Antichrist' Is Misunderstood

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Acting icon Willem Dafoe defends his controversial turn in Lars von Trier's shocking cult classic 'Antichrist' as misunderstood.
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  • Dafoe claims the film's 'extremeness' leads to it being misidentified, arguing there's more depth to his haunting performance.
  • Despite the movie's infamy, Dafoe stands by his work with the boundary-pushing director, cementing his reputation as one of Hollywood's most adventurous leading men.
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Willem Dafoe, Lars von Trier, Antichrist, Antichrist
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