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“When I got the call about 'Arrival,' I was doubtful because the piece had had a …” — Max Richter

When I got the call about 'Arrival,' I was doubtful because the piece had had a life on cinema already, and we were getting to the point where the original context was sort of lost, and I didn't want that to happen. On the other hand, 'Arrival' itself is a political film because it's about unification and getting beyond boundaries.
Max Richter
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