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"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.

Fernando Eimbcke presents "Moscas" in Competition at the 76th Berlinale, a quiet drama about solitude and unexpected connection. The post “Moscas”, interview with director Fernando Eimbcke appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"We Are All Strangers" by Anthony Chen, in the 76th Berlinale competition marks the end of his Singapore life trilogy. The post “We Are All Strangers”, interview with director Anthony Chen appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Arieh Worthalter and Jan Hammenecker discuss "Dust" in Competition at the 76th Berlinale, reflecting on shame and male identity. The post “Dust”, interview with actors Arieh Worthalter and Jan Hammenecker appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Anke Blondé and Angelo Tijssens present "Dust" in Competition at the 76th Berlinale, a drama on masculinity and corporate collapse. The post “Dust”, interview with director Anke Blondé and screenwriter Angelo Tijssens appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With "Wolfram", presented at the 76th Berlinale, Thornton goes back to the Western genre, this time filled with hope overcoming a tough world. The post “Wolfram”, interview with director Warwick Thornton appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Emilia-Romagna Film Commission supports film projects, including new funding opportunities and innovative measures like on-set nurseries. We learned more form the words of Emma Barboni. The post Interview with Emma Barboni, Emilia-Romagna Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

IDM Music and Film Commission's new regional fund boosts musicians and filmmakers, fueling innovation and industry growth, while celebrating its 15th year of activity. The post Interview with Renate Ranzi, Head of IDM Music and Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover how Toscana Film Commission boosts local talent with innovative training programs in costume design and content creation for the audiovisual industry. The post Interview with Stefania Ippoliti, Toscana Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

To represent Germany at the EFP's European Shooting Stars 2026: Enno Trebs The post Enno Trebs, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Germany appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

To represent France at the EFP's European Shooting Stars 2026: Salif Cissé The post Salif Cissé, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from France appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

To represent Belgium at the EFP's European Shooting Stars 2026: Violet Braeckman The post Violet Braeckman, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Belgium appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

To represent Austria at the EFP's European Shooting Stars 2026: Lucas Englander The post Lucas Englander, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Austria appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

To represent Kosovo and Albania at the EFP's European Shooting Stars 2026: Fatlume Bunjaku The post Fatlume Bunjaku, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Albania appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The emotional depth of "Paradise" is explained by its director Jérémy Comte. A multi-year project exploring trust and betrayal across Ghana and Canada through powerful visuals and heartfelt storytelling. The post “Paradise”, interview with director Jérémy Comte appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Filipiñana" explores class divide and invisible violence through stunning visuals and minimal storytelling, highlighting beauty's dark side in Philippine society. The post “Filipiñana”, interview with director Rafael Manuel appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"The Lights, they fall," by director Saša Vajda captures grief, friendship, and societal complexities with a slow, contemplative pace that deeply resonates. The post “The lights, they fall”, interview with director Saša Vajda appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"The Red Hangar" by director Juan Pablo Sallato is a powerful Chilean film exploring moral dilemmas during the 1973 military coup, combining stark visuals with deep psychological insight. The post “The Red Hangar”, interview with director Juan Pablo Sallato appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

From hit novel by Stefania S. the new Italian Original Love Me, Love Me finally lands on Prime Video The post “Love me, Love Me”, interview with actors Mia Jenkins, Pepe Barroso Silva and Luca Melucci appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The World Cinema Fund promotes international film diversity and supports local voices amid global challenges. Its director, Sata Cissokho gives us a deeper look into it. The post Interview with Sata Cissokho, Director of the World Cinema Fund appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) is a festival showcasing bold, artist-driven films that challenge norms, inspire dialogue, and reflect today's urgent political and cultural issues. The post Interview with Tricia Tuttle, Director of the Berlin International Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Project Manager Nikola Joetze and Programme Manager Tobias Pausinger on this year's theme: “Creating (and) Confusion – Cinema, Chaos and the Power of Discomfort.”. The post Nikola Joetze and Tobias Pausinger, interview with the project manager and programme manager of the Berlinale Talents 2026 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The Berlinale Pro* Director Tanja Meissner introduces the numerous new initiatives the EFM is starting this year such as the EFM Animation Days, EFM Beyond and EFM Frontières Focus The post Tanja Meissner, interview with the director of Berlinale Pro appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover the secrets of the Co-Production Market at Berlinale—top projects, selection process, and how it fuels international collaborations in film and series, through the words of is Head, Martina Bleis. The post Martina Bleis, Head of Berlinale Co-Production Market appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Fantasy by Kukla lands the 37th Trieste Film Festival's competition after Locarno and Sarajevo. The post “Fantasy”, interview with director Kukla appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"The Visitor", renowned cinematographer Vytautas Katkus' debut feature, is in competition at the 37° Trieste Film Festival The post “The Visitor”, interview with director Vytautas Katkus appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Georgia Cecconi, director of West London Film Production, on Focus London 2025 and why collaboration beats competition. The post Interview with Georgia Cecconi, Director of West London Film Production at Focus London 2025 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Alberto Battocchi, film commissioner at Trentino Film Commission, on Focus London 2025, Vermiglio, Green Film and Trentino's evolving role on screen. The post Interview with Alberto Battocchi, Film Commissioner at the Trentino Film Commission at Focus London 2025 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Simone Gandolfo, President of Valle d'Aosta Film Commission, on Focus London 2025 and why the Alpine region is a hidden gem for film and TV producers. The post Interview with Simone Gandolfo, President of Valle d’Aosta Film Commission at Focus London 2025 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Jacopo Chessa, director of Veneto Film Commission, on Focus London 2025 and a standout year spanning Cannes, Venice and global productions. The post Interview with Jacopo Chessa, Director of Veneto Film Commission and president of the Italian Film Commissions Association at Focus London 2025 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Stefania Ippoliti, Director of Toscana Film Commission, on Focus London 2025, from “The Monster of Florence” to Shonda Rhimes dreams The post Focus London 2025, interview with Stefania Ippoliti, Director of Toscana Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Diego Cavallo, Partner at Panorama Films, on Focus London 2025, working on “Mission: Impossible”, “The White Lotus” and filming Italy at scale. The post Interview with Diego Cavallo, Partner at Panorama Films at Focus London 2025 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.