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Quote by Lars von Trier
When I show a film at a festival, I am showing myself. Everything is at stake for me.
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The speaker treats showing a film publicly as a personal act, not merely presenting a finished work. “Showing myself” means the film represents the filmmaker directly. Saying “Everything is at stake” emphasizes that the screening feels deeply important, with the film’s presentation closely tied to the speaker.
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