Tilda Swinton Says She’s Taking a Break From Making Movies

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Is there anyone who could potentially surpass Tilda Swinton as the best queen of the Berlinale? I highly doubt it. In fact, my guess would be no.

Last Thursday evening in Berlin, the city bathed in snow, the esteemed Scottish actress who has won an Oscar captivated the audience at the Berlin International Film Festival with a potent speech denouncing the growing trend of authoritarianism worldwide. She was awarded the festival’s Golden Bear for a lifetime of achievement.

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In a snow-covered Thursday night in Berlin, the capital city, the Oscar-winning Scottish actress mesmerized spectators at the Berlin International Film Festival with a forceful speech criticizing the surge of authoritarianism globally while receiving the event’s Golden Bear for a lifetime of accomplishment.

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It was challenging to think of someone more worthy of the festival’s highest award than Swinton, who has consistently graced the Berlinale since her debut in Derek Jarman’s “Caravaggio,” which earned a Silver Bear at the 1986 event. Over the subsequent years, no fewer than 26 of her films have been shown across different sections of the Berlin festival, including Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and the Coen Brothers’ “Hail, Caesar!”, as well as numerous indie titles that showcased artistic excellence.

However, during a chat with the media to reflect on her 40-year film career this past Friday, Tilda Swinton shared an unexpected news: You can expect less appearances of Tilda Swinton in movies for some time.

When a journalist asked about any artistic aspirations left unrealized in the latter part of her career, Swinton admitted this question had been weighing heavily on her thoughts.

Swinton mentioned that on Monday, when she returns home to Scotland, she’ll be stepping into something she’s eagerly anticipated for approximately 15 years – a phase of her life where she’ll engage in something new. She didn’t reveal exactly what it is, but she did say that she won’t be filming for the remainder of this year and she desires more time.

Referring to filmmaking as an “unforgiving muse,” the actress admitted she’s been “bearing the brunt of change” due to recent shifts in how the production and financing of the type of artistic films she prefers is handled.

Speaking in reference to the time before the COVID-19 pandemic, often referred to as “B.C., or Before COVID,” Swinton noted that the independent film world used to provide filmmakers with plenty of time to develop their projects and refine them artistically. However, these artist-friendly paces have been replaced by a hurried, “smash-and-grab” mentality due to concerns about financing. Swinton emphasized that this financial insecurity has put significant strain on everyone involved.

She also mentioned that she needs a rest, so she’s planning on taking one. She wants some tranquility to ponder and decide on her plans for the next four decades.”

“She also said she needed a breather, which means she intends to take some time off. She yearns for some calmness to reflect and map out her future for the upcoming 40 years.

As a devoted admirer, let me alleviate your concerns about Tilda Swinton’s absence on the big screen – it seems she’s not completely bidding farewell to her acting career!

She expressed her need for time to work on her projects, explaining that some were intended for the big screen while others weren’t, but what she truly required was more time to accomplish them.

Over the past twelve months, Swinton has featured in two different projects. One was “The Room Next Door,” her second joint work with Pedro Almodóvar, and the other was “The End,” directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. Upcoming, she’ll make an appearance in Edward Berger’s film titled “The Ballad of a Small Player” alongside Colin Farrell. Filming for this movie concluded last year in the Chinese casino city of Macau.

In 2007, Swinton clinched an Oscar as the best supporting actress for her role in the modern timeless masterpiece, “Michael Clayton.

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2025-02-14 13:55