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Isabelle Tollenaere's Paris Paris balances hardship and inhumanness with lightheartedness, humour, and playfulness The post “Paris Paris”, an interview with director Isabelle Tollenaere appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Nader Saeivar's Hijamat explores how everybody, of all generations or ethnicities, builds walls around themselves — made of different materials, but all really tall The post “Hijamat”, an interview with director Nader Saeivar appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Jan-Eric Mack's A Happy Family, starring co-writer Anna Schinz, is the first Swiss film ever to compete for the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary The post “A Happy Family”, an interview with director Jan-Eric Mack and co-writer and actress Anna Schinz appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Miroslav Terzić's 3 Weeks After, winner of the Europa Cinemas Label at Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2026: "It's not just about peer violence, but about a violent society, and we are all in it." The post “3 Weeks After”, an interview with director Miroslav Terzić appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Tonia Mishiali's The Lion at My Back, winner of the Ecumenical Jury Grand Prize at Karlovy Vary 2026, is the second chapter of her trilogy on women living on the sidelines The post “The Lion at My Back”, an interview with director Tonia Mishiali appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Ivan Ostrochovský's Only Beautiful Things to Look At tackles forced sterilisation through magnificent visuals: "If the film visually goes against the topic, maybe it is scarier." The post “Only Beautiful Things to Look At”, an interview with director Ivan Ostrochovský and producer Katarína Tomková appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov on Black Money for White Nights: "Corruption is at the bottom of everything, but not just that of the outer life, also the corruption of the inner life" The post “Black Money for White Nights”, an interview with directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In The Guest, where a family reunion is disrupted by a mentally unstable mother played by Trine Dyrholm, Mads Mengel pays close attention to his characters' conflicted feelings The post “The Guest”, an interview with director Mads Mengel appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"All Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters were a sort of superheroes for the audience" The post David Boreanaz, interview with the actor guest to Italian Global Series Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Past the Hill of Napoleon's Hat director Arnas Balčiūnas at Future Frams 2026. On generational trauma, silence within families, and finding an authentic cinematic voice. The post “Past the Hill of Napoleon’s Hat”, interview with director Arnas Balčiūnas appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Half-moon director Hae-Sup Sin at Future Frames 2026. A short film about adoption, cultural identity and two mothers discovering that love can be shared rather than divided. The post “Half-moon”, interview with director Hae-Sup Sin appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Nobody Barks director Júlia Coldwell Serra at Future Frames 2026. A dark comedy about guilt, family bonds and the comforting stories people invent to avoid painful truths. The post “Nobody Barks”, interview with director Júlia Coldwell Serra appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Sister of Mine director André Vaara at Future Frames 2026. A quiet short story about siblings, identity, and childhood perception. The post “Sister of Mine”, interview with director André Vaara appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Shallow Ground director Jozo Schmuch at Future Frames 2026 turns one day into a tender reckoning with the decades a war stole The post “Shallow Ground”, interview with director Jozo Schmuch appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The Lightning Rod director Helmi Donner at Future Frames 2026 uses horror to talk about abuse and generational trauma The post “The Lightning Rod”, interview with director Helmi Donner appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang director Ollie Launspach at Future Frames 2026 turns his partner's gaze into a mirror for his own transition The post “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”, interview with director Ollie Launspach appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Zampano director Teilo Quillard at Future Frames 2026 revisits his circus childhood and dreams already of a punk circus to come The post “Zampano”, interview with director Teilo Quillard appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover the work of British filmmaker and video essayist Charlie Shackelton, winner of last year's Sundance NEXT innovator Award, in the context of his first retrospective in Spain at Documenta Madrid. The post Interview with filmmaker Charlie Shackleton at Documenta Madrid 2026 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

For actress Élodie Bouchez, acting with children with a genetic syndrome in Laetitia Masson's "Ulysse", including the director's own teenage son Alphonse Roberts, was like a dance The post “Ulysse”, an interview with director Laetitia Masson and actress Élodie Bouchez appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Adèle Exarchopoulos on her collaboration with Christophe Honoré on "Orange-Flavoured Wedding": 'My friend Vincent Lacoste said, "Follow me, he's a great director!", and he did not disappoint!' The post “Orange-Flavoured Wedding”, an interview with actress Adèle Exarchopoulos appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The 73rd edition of the Sydney Film Festival runs from the 3rd to the 14th of June in various locations across Sydney, featuring more thah 250 films from 81 countries, including Cannes winners and groundbreaking new voices. The post Sydney Film Festival, interview with festival director Nashen Moodley appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Diary of a Chambermaid", by Radu Jude explores everyday life and hidden power struggles, blending theatre, montage, and social satire, based on the book from Octave Mirbeau, and told in an inspired way under the direction of Radu Jude. The post “Diary Of A Chambermaid”, interview with director Radu Jude appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Benoît Magimel and Bastien Bouillon, who play two antagonistic figures in Léa Mysius' tense Palme d'Or contender "The Birthday Party", talk script, back story, and on-set surprises The post “The Birthday Party”, an interview with actors Benoît Magimel and Bastien Bouillon appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

What Bruno Dumont envisions in "Red Rocks" is 'the world of tomorrow': 'we don't want rules, prescriptions, overprotection, constant interference: we want freedom.' The post “Red Rocks”, interview with director Bruno Dumont  appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Director Viesturs Kairiss discusses Ulya at Cannes 2026, exploring identity, Soviet Latvia and the human story behind Ulyana Semyonova. The post “Ulya”, interview with the director Viesturs Kairiss appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Joe Cole and Jay Lycurgo play two friends at a crossroads and discover that the best way to build a character is to leave your inhibitions at the door The post “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning”, interview with actors Joe Cole and Jay Lycurgo appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew reflect on what it means to be thirty, working-class and stuck in a world that no longer keeps its promises The post “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning”, interview with actors Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Jorge Thielen Armand discusses "Death Has No Master", Venezuela, class violence, sound, memory and the house at the centre of the film. The post “Death Has No Master”, interview with director Jorge Thielen Armand appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Asia Argento discusses Death Has No Master, isolation in Venezuela, horror, ownership and her return to Cannes. The post “Death Has No Master”, interview with actress Asia Argento appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Titanic Ocean, Konstantina Kotzamani plunges into a Japanese boarding school for professional mermaids and finds a story about adolescence, fantasy and the struggle to speak for yourself The post “Titanic Ocean”, Interview with director Konstantina Kotzamani appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Rehearsals for a Revolution, Pegah Ahangarani weaves forty years of Iranian history into a deeply personal documentary and turns memory itself into an act of resistance The post “Rehearsals for a Revolution”, interview with director Pegah Ahangarani appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Che Guevara: The Last Companions, Christophe Dimitri Reveille pieces together the untold escape of Che's last fighters and finds that loyalty, betrayal and truth are never black and white The post “Che Guevara: The Last Companions”, interview with director Christophe Dimitri Reveille appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In "Madame", French director Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz digs into the themes of femininity and exploitation by sharing house with the secret mistress of a Saudi Sheikh The post “Madame”, an interview with director Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz and actress Malou Khebizi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Reza Fahriyansyah and Ananth Subramaniam discuss Holy Crowd at Cannes 2026, exploring miracles, herd mentality and collective obsession. The post “Holy Crowd”, interview with the directors Reza Fahriyansyah and Ananth Subramaniam appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Aina Clotet discusses Viva at Cannes 2026, exploring desire, illness, emotional dependence and the fear of loneliness. The post “Viva”, interview with the director and protagonist Aina Clotet appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world. The post “Nagi Notes”, interview with the director Koji Fukada appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Emma Barboni of Emilia Romagna Film Commission presents us all the actions through which the institution boosts regional film production, festivals, and international co-productions, fostering Italy's vibrant audiovisual ecosystem. The post Interview with Emma Barboni of Emilia Romagna Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Listen Global Critics Cannes Voice! Exclusive and thoughtful conversations with leading international film critics, and in-depth analysis of the most anticipated films of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The post Highlights and film critics from the 79th Cannes Film Festival – episode 18/05 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Exclusive interview with Katie Schuck, Dalls Film Commissioner, recorded in collaboration with Cinema&Video International at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The post The Market Insider: “Atonement”, interview with Dallas Film Commissioner, Katie Schuck appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover how "The End of It" explores survival and societal control in a compelling sci-fi debut shot in Tenerife, blending black humor with urgent future themes. The post The Market Insider: “The End of it”, interview with the producer, Adrià Monés appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Will Sharpe discusses grief, vulnerability and animation in "In Waves", opening film of Cannes Critics' Week by Phuong-Mai Nguyen. The post “In Waves”, interview with the actor Will Sharpe appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission leverages its diverse landscapes and 26 years of expertise to boost local film productions and attract Hollywood projects. We talked about it with one of its founders Gianluca Novel. The post Interview with Gianluca Novel, Film Commissioner of Film Commission Friuli Venezia Giulia appeared first on Fred Film Radio.