TBWALondon has appointed Johan Dahlqvist as a new creative director. He comes over from digital production company Acne Film in Sweden, where he was a commercial director. Dahlqvist will work on some of TBWALondon’s highest profile accounts including Skittles, Starburst, Absolut, Nissan, Twix and Sony.
During his three-and-a-half-year tenure at Acne Film, Dahlqvist had a directorial hand in campaigns for such clients as Nike, EA Sports (FIFA 09), Nokia, and Burger King. Prior to Acne, Dahlqvist was an art director at Wieden+Kennedy, Amsterdam.
In his new role, Dahlqvist will report directly to Mark Hunter, executive creative director, TBWALondon Group.
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Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”
When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.
The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.
The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.
The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?
DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.
Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?
DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."
That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More
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