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I lived in Indonesia for four years and I understand trance and magic and where it comes from.
Julie Taymor
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Julie Taymor
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: December 15
Costume Designer
Director
Film Director
Film Producer
Opera Director
Scenographer
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Theatrical Director
Newton
Massachusetts
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Indonesia
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