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With The Blood Countess, Isabelle Huppert embraces Ulrike Ottinger's vampire universe and finds lightness, absurdity and total faith The post “The Blood Countess”, interview with actress Isabelle Huppert appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With "Heart of Light — Eleven Songs for Fiji", Cynthia Beatt returns to Fiji and finds a cinema of belonging, memory and decolonial consciousness. The post “Heart of Light — Eleven Songs for Fiji”, interview with director Cynthia Beatt appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With its third edition, MASO confirms its place as one of Europe's most unique short film training programmes — and opens its doors to the world. The post Zsuzsanna Király, interview with the new creative director of MASO #3 at the 39th Bolzano Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover the Hallucination Collective Film Festival in this interview with programmer Éric Peretti: unveiling underground vampire flicks and Mexican exploitation gems in Lyon's most daring cinematic showcase. The post Interview with programmer Éric Peretti at the Hallucinations Collective Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Maciej Sobieszczański on "Brother": from a real-life prison encounter to crafting a quiet, intimate drama about absence, family and fragile hope. The post “Brother”, interview with director Maciej Sobieszczański appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Agnieszka Holland reflects on a bold, kaleidoscopic take on Kafka with "Franz", exploring the man behind the myth and his unexpected modern-day legacy. The post “Franz”, interview with director Agnieszka Holland appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover the story of BFI Flare's history through the eyes of Joss Morfitt, researcher and writer, revealing how queer cinema and London's LGBTQ+ culture have evolved over 40 years. The post Interview with the writer and researcher Joss Morfitt at the London BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

At the Bari International Film & TV Festival, director Raha Shirazi reflects on memory, resistance and the power of Iranian women's voices in her documentary "A War on Women". The post “A War on Women”, interview with director Raha Shirazi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Heysel 85, Teodora Ana Mihai turns a football tragedy into a mirror for today's world and the choices we make in times of crisis The post “Heysel 85”, interview with director Teodora Ana Mihai appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Narciso, Marcelo Martinessi returns to the Berlinale with a film noir about desire, repression and the dangers of authoritarianism The post “Narciso”, interview with director Marcelo Martinessi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With A Russian Winter, Patrick Chiha maps the frozen limbo of Russian exiles, nowhere in time and space The post “A Russian Winter”, interview with director Patrick Chiha appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Salvation, in competition at the 76th Berlinale, Emin Alper shows, by analyzing a village community, how people become radicalized. The post “Salvation”, interview with director Emin Alper appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

A child of my own by Maite Alberdi marks the director's return to Berlinale. The post “A child of my own” interview with director Maite Alberdi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"A Brief Affair" actress Valeria Golino reflects on challenging roles, artistic freedom and bringing writer Goliarda Sapienza to life in "Fuori". The post “A Brief Affair”, interview with actress Valeria Golino appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"A Brief Affair": Ludovica Rampoldi on turning a love triangle into a seductive psychological thriller at Cinema Made in Italy. The post “A Brief Affair”, interview with director Ludovica Rampoldi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

“Primavera”: Damiano Michieletto discusses Vivaldi, freedom and the power of music in his Venice-set historical debut. The post “Primavera”, interview with director Damiano Michieletto appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

“Three Goodbyes”: Isabel Coixet discusses adapting Michela Murgia's stories into a tender, life-affirming film about love, loss and what it means to be alive. The post “Three Goodbyes”, interview with director Isabel Coixet appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"The Last One for the Road" director Francesco Sossai talks friendship, nostalgia and shooting on film at Cinema Made in Italy. The post “The Last One for the Road”, interview with director Francesco Sossai appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

“A Year of School”: Laura Samani discusses desire, masculinity and teenage friendships in her coming-of-age film at Cinema Made in Italy. The post “A Year of School”, interview with director Laura Samani appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

At the 44 BFM an Homage to Abbas Kiarostami on the Tenth Anniversary of His Passing The post Ahmad Kiarostami, interview with the producer and President of the Kiarostami Foundation appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Cinema, Theatre and Arts as a family business for Marc and Alex van Warmerdam The post Marc van Warmerdam, interview with the producer in the section Europe, Now! appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Following the 2014 exhibition dedicated to his work, Pierre-Luc Granjon is back at the Bergamo Film meeting The post Pierre-Luc Granjon, interview with the protagonist of Animation cinema *pinscreen* at the 44° BFM appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Jonathan Stiasny talks about the emotional and creative story behind his film "Bowie: The Final Act", exploring the musician's last years, creative bravery, and lasting legacy of a immense artistic icon. The post “Bowie The Final Act”, interview with director Jonathan Stiasny appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Winner of 4 César awards, after Cannes and Rome Film Festival, Nouvelle Vague finally lands Italian cinemas. The post “Nouvelle Vague”, interview with director Richard Linklater appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

From Sundance to Berlinale, blending body horror and psychological thriller, comes Saccharine by Natalie Erika James The post “Saccharine”, interview with director Natalie Erika James appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With "Isabel", Gabe Klinger finally shoots a film in his city São Paulo and his country Brazil. The post “Isabel”, interview with director Gabe Klinger and actress/screenwriter Marina Person appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"A Family" by Mees Peijnenburg, presented at the 76th Berlinale, is about two kids caught in the crossfire of their parents' divorce. The post “A Family”, interview with director Mees Peijnenburg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"No Good Men" by Shahrbanoo Sadat, the opening film of the 76th Berlinale, is a a political romantic comedy. The post “No Good Men”, interview with director Shahrbanoo Sadat appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Premiering at the 76th Berlinale, "Mouse" stars Academy Award nominee Sophie Okonedo and Katherine Mallen-Kupferer. The post “Mouse”, interview with actresses Katherine Mallen-Kupferer and Sophie Okonedo appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

From the directors of "Ghostlight" Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, "Mouse" is a delicate coming-of-age premiering at the 76th Berlinale. The post “Mouse”, interview with directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Iván & Hadoum", Ian De La Rosa's debut feature, is the winner of the Teddy Award at the 76th Berlinale. The post “Iván & Hadoum”, interview with director Ian De La Rosa appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Only Rebels Win" by Danielle Arbid opens the 76th Berlinale's Panorama with Hiam Abbass in the leading role. The post “Only Rebels Win”, interview with actress Hiam Abbass appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Home stories by Eva Trobisch, sees the participation of Frida Hornemann and Max Riemelt as father and daughter The post “Home Stories”, interview with actors Frida Hornemann and Max Riemelt appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In Forest High, Manon Coubia returns to a French Alpine refuge she knows firsthand, observing three female guardians and a way of life shaped by solitude and disappearance. The post “Forest High”, interview with director Manon Coubia appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

At the 76th Berlinale, Haile Gerima presents Black Lions – Roman Wolves, a monumental 531-minute work reclaiming Ethiopia's history from colonial archives. The post “Black Lions – Roman Wolves”, interview with director Haile Gerima appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Leyla Bouzid brings In a Whisper to the 76th Berlinale, an intergenerational family drama where silence, desire and memory collide. The post “In a Whisper”, interview with director Leyla Bouzid appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With Home Stories, in the 76th Berlinale competition, Eva Trobisch explores the timeless contrast between who we are and what we choose to present to the world. The post “Home Stories”, interview with director Eva Trobisch appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Yoshitoshi Shinomiya presents "A New Dawn", the only animated film in Competition at the 76th Berlinale. The post “A New Dawn”, interview with director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"My Wife Cries" marks Angela Schanelec's return to Berlinale competition stars Vladimir Vulević and Agathe Bonitzer The post “My Wife Cries”, interview with actors Vladimir Vulević and Agathe Bonitzer appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The outrageous absurdities of a traditional patriarchal family in director Karim Aïnouz's Berlinale competition film "Rosebush Pruning". The post “Rosebush Pruning”, interview with director Karim Aïnouz appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"No salgas" is a coming-of-age horror addressing grief, identity, and internalized homophobia by director Victoria Linares Villegas. The post “No salgas”, interview with Director Victoria Linares Villegas and actors Cecile van Welie, Gabriela Cortés, Camila Issa appeared first on Fred Film Radio.