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An exclusive look at Tilda Swinton’s iconic film roles, with a special focus on the artistic collaborations integral to her career

Tilda Swinton’s first book of film works takes readers behind the scenes on some of her most iconic roles. Using as a starting point the artistic collaborations that helped shape her singular presence, from projects with Derek Jarman to Luca Guadagnino, the book will explore Swinton’s autobiography. Swinton pushes the boundaries of the sometimes-limited role of the actor, inviting visitors on a sensory journey that celebrates co-creation, the synergy between director and actor, and the influence of various art forms. This project pays tribute to the spirit of “renewal through connectivity” that has defined Swinton’s remarkable career.

Film stills and previously unpublished photography from a selection of short and featurelength films in which Swinton plays a role. The book will dedicate a section to the work of Derek Jarman, who was pivotal to Swinton’s artistic development, and Joanna Hogg, a childhood friend with whom she has recently collaborated. The selection will also include texts and stills exploring her collaborations with Derek Jarman, Pedro Almodóvar andApichatpong Weerasethakul, focusing on the dynamic between actor and director in collective artistic processes.

With text contributions by bestselling author Olivia Laing and MoMA’s Chief Curator of Film, Rajendra Roy.

This publication is released in conjunction with the eponymous exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam, from 28 September 2025 to 8 February 2026.

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Hannibal Books

World rights

Rizzoli