S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’
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To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by acting legend Willem Dafoe. Renowned for an astonishing range of acting roles - from Poor Things to Spiderman - Willem discusses his life and career, including collaborating with provocative director Lars von Trier, what it’s like to be buried alive on camera, and how his face has a mind of its own… Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes. Links/Attachments: Platoon (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8weLPF4qBQ Antichrist (2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-TNfPzh_k Last Temptation of Christ (1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW6jxGaIias Poor Things (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlbR5N6veqw Spiderman (2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06RUxPbp_c Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-vKW4ZboU&pp=ygUVYmVldGxlanVpY2UgMiB0cmFpbGVy Nosferatu (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6S0RxfAHg The Loveless (1981) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEmcxXR7H0 Wild At Heart (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik Shadow Of The Vampire (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B15iesNMa8 Body Of Evidence (1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xEHzC-rjQ The Witch (2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&t=31s The Northman (2022) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mamgc47SOE Birds Eye Advert - Polar Bear Fish Finger (2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKWjO213EY Mercedes Advert (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqNfbCQzpo Jim Beam Whiskey Advert (2011) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXFLX2vB-Q Breaking the Waves (1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHqZh-9AiCs At Eternity's Gate (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T77PDm3e1iE&pp=ygUaYXQgZXRlcm5pdHkncyBnYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D Pink Flamingos (1972) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGZ6Mv4qko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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