Movie: Cycling the Frame

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Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton

The Cyclist

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    In 1988, Tilda Swinton toured round the Berlin Wall on a bicycle - starting and ending at the Brandenburg Gate - accompanied by filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. As Swinton travels through fields and historic neighborhoods, past lakes and massive concrete apartment buildings, the Wall is a constant presence.

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    1988-08-30

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    6.9

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