“There was a Russian director named Elem Klimov, who did his films during the communist days. They were constantly struggling with the authorities and to be allowed to express themselves. But he did one of the best war movies I've ever seen - it's called 'Come and See.'”

Swedish actor

Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor known for a long film career spanning European and English-language productions. He is especially associated with his work with director Lars von Trier. His collaborations with von Trier include Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac. He also appeared in early English-language films such as The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Hunt for Red October, Good Will Hunting, Ronin, and King Arthur. His honors include two Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics’ Choice Award.