The in-depth conversation between Tilda Swinton and Dazed founder Jefferson Hack was recorded live at Eye. Swinton reflects on her creative process and her collaborations with filmmakers and artists such as Pedro Almodóvar, Luca Guadagnino, Joanna Hogg, Derek Jarman, Jim Jarmusch, Olivier Saillard, Tim Walker and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. A key part of the conversation focuses on the making of the exhibition Tilda Swinton – Ongoing at Eye: what choices did Swinton face when she was invited to transform a 39-year career into an exhibition space?
Swinton also speaks about the importance of her Scottish roots and her love of the Scottish landscape. She compares her career to the growth of the trees in her garden: the roots lie with Derek Jarman and Joanna Hogg, from which a strong trunk has grown, its branches representing the many inspiring collaborations that followed. The resulting films, she says, are the fruits we can all pick and share.
Watch Changes, Tilda Swinton's Oeuvre Talk
On Thursday 2 October 2025, performer and style icon Tilda Swinton visited Eye for an extensive conversation about her unique style and artistic approach. She spoke about her collaborations with various film professionals and shared her thoughts on what cinema is and what it can be. The full conversation is now available to watch.
By Eye Editors09 October 2025
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At home, you can watch films featuring Swinton, the documentary series Women Make Film, and exclusive recordings of conversations with her artistic collaborators and friends on Eye Film Player.
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