20 questions with Tilda Swinton and Gregory Crewdson

Tilda Swinton on identity, Miyazaki, and looking at peril.
Part of Yale MFA Photo's Pop-up Q&A series via zoom, which started in response to online learning during the 2020 pandemic

[@CrankyAsF]

This woman is one of the greatest treasures of our time. Pity the souls who are unenlightened to that fact.

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. She’s amazing.

[@meg2231]

i too used the pandemic to become a more enlightened movie viewer, i've gone one by one with all of my favorite actors and watched their entire filmography. when i got to tilda it changed my friggin life.

[@CrankyAsF]

@@meg2231 Truly - I can watch I Am Love over and over again.

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

Tilda Swinton is ironing clothes and falling down KZbin rabbit holes. Y'all, Tilda is the most relatable Hollywood star because she is not Hollywood and she just does her damn thang.

[@misslala5034]

This interview relaxed me, inspired me and most of all gave me hope. She speaks about art and so many wonderful artists without sounding pretentious. I so appreciate the existence of this woman!

[@elisakozlow_]

so do I.

[@HauntHouse]

She likes Totoro. Why am I not surprised ( :

[@lindas.martin2806]

HauntHouse what is not to like about Totoro :-)

[@darrenlloyd4835]

I stood behind her at Gatwick airport a couple of days after Bowie died. I met Bowie while working on his exhibition in London and I also met Derick Jarmen back in the early 90's. I really wanted to say hello to her but didn't want to bother her. She was smiling at people staring at her in the shop. She seemed like a beautiful gentle bird. Xxx

[@Patizm]

She's brilliant and this interview was a pleasure ☺️

[@b4ne56]

Shes only the best actress that plays the best female villains. Every villain she plays really gets under my skin its great.

[@incognitox9551]

Rosamund Pike Eva Green

[@KitGuardian]

Which is why I would be honored to have her in my 1850s feature in the near future. Here's hoping it is possible.

[@tamasmoricz7707]

I love what she says about Identity ... so true ... plus, she carries such a magnificently simple worldview and such a genuine sense of herself, without the ego mania and narcissism... one of my favourite artist... I wouldn't think of her as a mere "actress" either, she's someone who has chosen to work in the field of cinema and the performing arts.

[@nazgulyergalieva2189]

Being so extraordinary, she is so human, like all of us. When she said that she has to work, but instead she is lost in youtube, I immediately related to her in the full sense.

[@luizgustavo4192]

as I read once in a comment of a video with her and jim jarmusch: this woman could be a scientist, or an inventor or an engineer or anything she wants. she's a genious.

[@jessica5497]

Her interview and Cate Blanchett's one are my favorites 💙

[@dsiqueiros]

I can't believe that this only has 7K views and 19 comments. This is pure gold, for anyone but so much more for artists! These conversations have been really inspirational. Loved the one with Cate as well.

[@ianlong1053]

Absolutely agree.

[@lillyrocks2011]

Interesante apellido! Tiene qué ver con el artista? Creo que tienes que buscar específicamente, el nombre de Tilda para encontrar esta entrevista. Así, que afortunados quienes la encuentran.

[@allabouteve2390]

this woman is a LEGEND!

[@shiobanaharuno8062]

I adore Tilda! Thank you for posting this. She is so eloquent and always gives unaffected interviews.

[@pinkasarp2250]

also like her questioning of success - and Crewdson's response

[@n0kturna1]

Still surprises and amazes me after 35 years

[@clairbearonabroom]

what a marvellous and thoughtful human being.

[@charlienicely7878]

Oh! That film. I also thought it was a dream. I've been looking for it. Thank you.

[@straiph]

An artistic guiding light...

[@stanislavabaskova1769]

I am so grateful to find this video in my recommendations!!

[@isaacraymond9153]

She is such an inspiration! Everything she does has such depth. ❤️

[@GGsInterests]

Thanks so much for this interview. Tilda is such an amazing person. What a great way to know more about her.

[@human1412]

Thank you for this interview. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Tilda Swinton’s answers and stories in general. Her approach to the artistic process as well.

[@Olga-kw6lg]

I admire her! She is unique! Such an interesting conversation. Thanks for posting.

[@te9591]

Have you seen Suspiria yet?

[@ripemangosmdm7997]

It's a pleasure to hear her speak, and speak on topics that are spread out and delivered in a simple, splendid eloquence. Wonderful perspectives and clarity into her life and way of seeing/feeling. Thank you very much, both of you.

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

one of my favorite artists. EVER. 🎦 🎭 🎬

[@LisaWoodcomeflywithme]

Oh I do soooooooo LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this loveliness OxoxoX 💕💕💕

[@KitGuardian]

Fantastic, so glad I stumbled across this zoom session. I aspire to work with the great Tilda Swinton one day on one of my Art House Films. Thank you Gregory for this public screening.

[@keelanmorningstar7800]

How does this not have any more views or comments or interaction or anything? This is such a brilliant interview! The more I learn about her and see her work the more I admire her. Oh woah there were actual students asking her questions and stuff?! Dang I wish I’d been apart of that. Tilda Swinton seems absolutely lovely I’d love to have the chance to say hello to her someday.

[@Valkyri3Z]

Its better that way. Good things should remain secret and among few ppl. This is not McDonallds burger.

[@feverdream5622]

@@Valkyri3Z yes 👏👏👏😘

[@margaretturck3998]

A master class ! Going to read Orlando ! Thank you

[@ianlong1053]

Met this beautiful human being twice...... not once but twice...I love her.......⚡💜⚡

[@kitheskethharvey3576]

Lockdown makes one presumptuous. I too worked with Jarman. (And yes, there is a script which 1994 beat us to).I too went to our university. I too know Northumberland (which is how we both know about picnic rugs and buzzards and using 'one' and the subjunctive). This is just to thank you for your utter integrity, flawless articulacy, fearlessness, artistry. And for saving Prospect.

[@FRNKNSTNmusic]

“The freedom to reincarnate. That’s what it’s about.”

[@SuperPatr]

I love this woman too! so humble smart heart open profound in all..

[@iamkkkkk]

love her soooo much

[@sandrafjerkenstad2466]

Breathe of fresh air and an inspiration...

[@cindyvargas9277]

I like that we get to see people’s faces and their surroundings. 🛋🛋🛋🛋 🖼 🛋🛋🛋🛋. The part at the end was my favorite.

[@human1412]

Btw I’d love to listen to Tilda’s podcast💜

[@ariadnaju421]

So inspiring.She is always brillantly amazing.

[@janeding244]

Love her very much!

[@jylyhughes5085]

Excellent! Magnificent!

[@lcz4033]

What a pleasure! Gracias, gracias. Greetings from Ecuador

[@HoShIfox19]

Amazing thank you for this !

[@sashavoja1451]

Honored to consider myself your audience since Caravaggio's release!!!

[@alessandrabellucci9534]

Wonderful, both of them.

[@donnareed1015]

Love Her❤ A True Artist!!!

[@TheLategates]

Wish I listened to her at the beginning of the pandemic

[@carolmcbrideonline]

a stunning conversation for all artists

[@pearlgirl5643]

I knew she would say Bowie

[@2ChukBuk]

Ms. Swinton was tremendous in the film 'Michael Clayton.'

[@EphemeralProductions]

I’ve seen powers of ten a couple of times. It’s pretty impressive effects for being from 1977! It’s pretty cool

[@elisakozlow_]

Tilda Swinton is awesome!!

[@davidwootton683]

I can remember when Darah Owens (Irish Film Producer) had the hots for her. He thought the world of her, and said she was so underrated.

[@zoliapjove221]

hm... white witch was my favourite part of narnia when i was a child and i did grow up to be a big derek jarman fan... interesting !

[@John3v8]

Great interview! Good questions!!!

[@RandyMoe]

Thank you!

[@probablecause7848]

I've loved Tilda since I saw her stunning work in the amazing film, Orlando.

[@jacksonlevon2406]

Hello beautiful, how're you doing today.?!

[@sre1236]

Love her

[@te9591]

Ambitious and hard working. Just saw her in Suspiria.

[@user-cf7il6ld1w]

She is so good

[@kathleensilva2414]

Tilda is fascinating.

[@sandrafjerkenstad2466]

She’s brilliant

[@KitGuardian]

Love her film choices. So cool. Had not seen the short. Loved it.

[@sergonioradze]

could you please tell me the name of the short?

[@KitGuardian]

Powers of Ten by Charles somebody. If you watch her interview again she mentions saying she thought it was a dream for years. It's a science film. Hope that answers your question. Smiles stay well.

[@sergonioradze]

@@KitGuardian Yes, thanks! I misheard the title and was looking for something called Pallas Athena :D

[@hayleysmith5077]

Very beautiful lady classy adorable British manners , actress face loads of personality 💐🌷🌺

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

min 27:38 "...it's the BEST! IT'S THE BEST! what have i learned from fai- THAT YOU CAN SURVIVE!" "i'm a survivor baby" ~ Eve, 'Only Lovers Left Alive' 💖

[@Susieq26754]

Tilda had a nanny. How nice....

[@juliemckay2641]

brilliant,thankyou

[@VILA1963]

Tilda. Where do we start???? Smart, sensitive, talented, interesting, beautiful....be free to continue...Love her work.

[@orlandocorefernandez9737]

A master class (the frame). "Orlando" is Tilda.

[@pinkasarp2250]

"this is no more a moment of peril than any other" - oh yes - thx

[@ekatpono]

I'm in love!))

[@princessslaya937]

Inspiring. ❤

[@bachelorkwatch4017]

White witch & Ancient one characters

[@2008marin]

She lives the way I want to live ….

[@ms3881]

sou apaixonada demais

[@cindyvargas9277]

Weather is a boundary. Cold or hot forces people to choose how they live 🌩⛈🌧🌦⛅️🌤☀️

[@meg2231]

wouldn't it be lovely if we could carry on discussions like this and more people knew what the hell we were talking about ? haha i can dream

[@rebeccaobrien5233]

The Power of Ten! I remember that so clearly but never knew what the film was called. Thank you Tilda I will be showing that to my three boys now even though they are not little anymore! ❤️

[@rebeccaobrien5233]

Sorry the Powers of Ten!!!

[@user-sb8ef8jk8x]

틸다스윈튼❤️❤️

[@staceycameron4157]

SHE LIKE TOTORO!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I have always felt this kindred-ness with Tilda... for some reason. I recently saw Susperia on recommendation - and LOVED it ♥

[@te9591]

Suspiria was great very chilling!

[@staceycameron4157]

@@te9591 Totally!!! And, so original. I've never seen anything like it ♥

[@te9591]

@@staceycameron4157 oh, I wanted to recommend a film called "the neon demon" if you haven't seen it.

[@staceycameron4157]

@@te9591 I haven't seen it yet :D Thank you :D ♥♥♥

[@d.2212]

a lad insane... nice :)

[@FRNKNSTNmusic]

“You remind them of that sense of fluidity.”

[@delicateapparatusofficial931]

💚

[@sivalikanand2718]

Legend

[@IanMcCausland]

I actually clicked this for Gregory Crewdson, I love his work! But he is the interviewer?!

[@tylerironside3915]

Same !

[@IanMcCausland]

@@tylerironside3915 I wonder if she's ever worked with him on an image?

[@m-bronte]

Thank you great Q&A! I know exactly what Tilda is talking about when she says she dream't of something and then saw it in the film "Stalker" mind blowing! I had the same thing, I was 11 and then I saw it in the film Melancholia! mind blowing. Tilda has a lot of great films but her Masterpiece is "Orlando". :-)

[@EmilyDickmesome]

Oh same with me with Melancholia. I was like wtf with my mouth open when I saw it. Maybe these directors are able to catch the visceral and the primitive in out brains? Idk ...

[@ayrsantos]

collective subconscious :))

[@chodemonsters7140]

My neighbor totoro 💛💛💛

[@jacovawernett3077]

She is perspicasious and Enlightened.

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Thanks for the new word :)

[@Valkyri3Z]

Could you talk to Charlotte Rampling ! I am really eager to hear her .

[@dhantravel]

would love to see her too

[@shepardb3867]

She is cool

[@FRNKNSTNmusic]

“Who is your imagined audience?” 👏😃 What a question!

[@FRNKNSTNmusic]

And what an answer she gave!!

[@phanders6236]

Lol some of the students are not even paying attention, chatting amongst themselvesXD hello it's Tilda you have an hour with, isn't that an incredible privilage??

[@AnnelieseKuegler]

ha ha, Im your people lady! Im your people.

[@luceatluxvestra1]

💎💖🌍🌈

[@tablighibayans]

30:45

[@qiangwang987]

[@dbertobis]

I am a bit confused: she said that "failure is the top (or the best, I am not sure)", but then she said that basically she never failed because all her work became reference work, and they knew it years before...She said that she is watching trash on KZbin but then the so-called trash are documentaries....To the question on what movie made her cry, she mentioned Hitchcock and Totoro? She said she doesn't see herself as an actor, but she earns her money with acting. She said that she doesn't know many actors...I like her, but I am not sure what to think now

[@feverdream5622]

You have to study more in order to understand her.

[@yuenyingcheung7026]

想要翻译😭

[@tylerbeaudry3601]

why would he ask everyone to turn their audio on wtffffff

[@user-tp3gk9xs8u]

43:38

[@user-tp3gk9xs8u]

40:02