I’m not in the advertising business, but I think it would be very nice if people went to see the film Hamlet, because it was made with love and integrity.

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I'm not trying to advertise or sell Hamlet, but I think it would be great if people watched this movie because the people who made it really cared about it and put a lot of effort into making it.

About Julie Christie

Julie Christie is a British actress who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, for her performances in films like Darling, Doctor Zhivago, and Away from Her. She is known for her iconic roles in classic movies and has appeared in many of the most acclaimed British films of the 20th century.

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There were some films I refused because the feminist aspect was a bit wonky.

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Children can only take so much, and they deal with it however they can.

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