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In ‘William Tell,’ It’s Claes Bang’s Turn to Shoot an Apple Off His Son’s Head: ‘How Do You Get Someone to Say Yes to That?!’


Claes Bang and director Nick Hamm bring historical epic ‘William Tell,’ sold by Beta, to Zurich Film Festival.

In “William Tell,” directed by Nick Hamm, it’s Claes Bang ’s turn to shoot an apple off his son’s head. The iconic scene was the reason why Hamm, also behind “The Journey” and “Driven,” wanted to make the film about the legendary folk hero. “The dilemma of being put in a situation when you have to either succumb to this aggressor who wants to take over your country, or you have to shoot an apple off your son’s head… Obviously, I have no experience in that department.

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