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Discover the surprising depth of "Vacances" by Victoria Hely-Hutchinson, revealing intimate family dynamics and the haunting beauty of a Provençal villa over a decade. The post “Vacances”, interview with director Victoria Hely-Hutchinson appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Anemone by Ronan Day-Lewis, presented at the 23rd Alice nella Città, marks Daniel Day-Lewis's return to cinema. The post “Anemone”, interview with director Ronan Day-Lewis and actor Daniel Day-Lewis appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover Michel Franco's film "Dreams", exploring the crossing of borders and social — highlighting the immigrant struggle and the illusion of the American dream. The post “Dreams”, interview with director Michel Franco appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In “A Second Life”, director Laurent Slama captures silence, hope, and rebirth in Olympic Paris — a story of connection beyond sound and sight. The post “A Second Life”, interview with the director Laurent Slama appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In “Romería”, Carla Simón transforms absence into presence, weaving together imagination and memory to reclaim a lost past. The post “Romería”, interview with the director Carla Simón appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Good Boy" main actors Stephen Graham and Anson Boon on society, youth and culture's role in shaping identity The post “Good Boy”, interview with actors Stephen Graham and Anson Boon appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Straight Circle" explores identity, borders, and conflict through the eyes of director Oscar Hudson and actors Luke and Elliott Tittensor at BFI London Film Festival 2025. The post “Straight Circle”, interview with director Oscar Hudson and actors Luke Tittensor and Elliott Tittensor appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Always" by Deming Chen, produced by Hansen Lin: an exploration of childhood in rural China and the power of poetry. A lyrical and sensitive depiction of a young boy's life that offers a unique perspective. The post “Always”, interview with director Deming Chen and producer Hansen Lin appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Hsu Ya-Ting (director) and Huang Yin-Yu (producer) of "Island of the Winds" discuss the importance of remembering forgotten stories and the long journey to bring this powerful documentary to the screen. The post “Island of the Winds”, interview with director Hsu Ya-Ting and producer Huang Yin-Yu appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Whispers in the Woods": Vincent Munier discusses the importance of connecting with nature and family in his new documentary, a breathtaking journey into the heart of the forest. The post “Whispers in the Woods”, interview with director Vincent Munier appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Ben Rivers, director of "Mare's Nest", discusses exploring themes of non-violent anarchy, hope in a dark world, and the importance of storytelling in his latest film. The post “Mare’s Nest”, interview with director Ben Rivers appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

At the Rome Film Fest, “I'm Curious Johnny”, director Julien Temple and Johnny Pigozzi talk about fame, friendship, and 50 years of photos turned into one playful, revealing film. The post “I’m Curious Johnny”, interview with the director Julien Temple and Johnny Pigozzi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Good Boy", interview with director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer at the 23rd edition of Alice nella Città The post “Good Boy”, interview with director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

At the Rome Film Fest, director Ari Aster presents “Eddington”, his new film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal — a modern Western about rivalry, paranoia and technology. The post “Eddington”, interview with director Ari Aster appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

“The Other Side of Summer”, a conversation with actresses Lucie Fingerhutová and Nikola Kylarová and producer Ondřej Lukeš: "We wanted to tell a story about friendship, sisterhood and finding a good place or a better place". The post “The Other Side of Summer”, interview with actresses Lucie Fingerhutová and Nikola Kylarová and producer Ondřej Lukeš appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

How "Wild Style" by Charlie Ahearn revolutionized street culture and cinema, blending innocence and artistry in an iconic film that defined a generation. The post “Wild Style”, interview with director Charlie Ahearn appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Discover the secrets behind "Moss and Freud," a captivating film exploring the unexpected bond between Kate Moss and Lucian Freud—an intimate look at artistry and human connection. The post “Moss & Freud”, interview with Director James Lucas appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bad Apples", Discover the dark comedy thriller at the BFI London Film Festival. Jonathan Exler and Neha Asphäll shed light on this unique film. The post “Bad Apples”, Interview with Director Jonathan Exler and Director of photography Neha Asphäll appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

After Dark: Director Iain Forbes explores moral ambiguities and urban isolation in his new thriller. A must-see at the BFI London Film Festival 2025. The post “After Dark”, interview with Director Iain Forbes appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Whisperings of the Moon" is a must-see! Dive into Lai Yuqing's vision of queer romance in Phnom Penh, where culture clashes and passion ignite. The post “Whisperings of the Moon”, Interview with Director Lai Yuqing appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"The River That Holds Our Hands", a film exploring the Teochew diaspora, blends documentary and fiction to capture cultural identity, memory and a dreamlike reality. The post “The River That Holds Our Hands”, interview with Director Jianhang Chen and Producer Lin Ziyang appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Honey Don't by Ethan Coen, the second chapter in a lesbian pulp trilogy that began with Drive Away Dolls, subverts the femme fatale trope. The post “Honey Don’t”, interview with director Ethan Coen and screenwriter Tricia Cooke appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Our cinematic tribute to the powerful of music" The post “Newport & The Great Folk Dream”, interview with Robert Gordon e Joe Lauro appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"A Dan in Vain" by Lee Hong-Chi is a powerful glimpse into Shanghai lost hopes, capturing young artists' internal struggles and societal pressures with minimal emotion. The post “A Dance in Vain”, interview with the director Lee Hong-Chi and actress Cici Wang appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Interview with Julian Schnabel and Oscar Isaac, director and actor of "In the hand of Dante", a story based in the novel by Nick Tosches The post “In the hand of Dante”, interview with director Julian Schnabel and actor Oscar Isaac appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Jacopo Chessa came to talk to Fred about the new agreement that Italian Film Commissions Association has finalized with the British Film Commissions and also about the 5 titles that his film commission proudly suppeorted that were selected in various sections of the Venice International Film festival The post Jacopo Chessa, director of Veneto Film Commission and president of Italian Film Commissions Association appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Josh Siegel, film curator at MOMA, is one of the jury members at Giornate Degli Autori. His approach to this role as well as to his job is keeping an open mind and being receptive. The post Josh Siegel, film curator, member of the jury of Giornate degli Autori appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In her interveiw with Fred radio, Emma Barboni form the Emilia Romagna Film Commission highlights the region's efforts to attract international film coproductions, showcasing new projects, locations, and regional incentives for filmmakers. And praises "The Kidnapping of Arabella", by Carolina Cavalli, the edgy and intriguing film in the Orizzonti competition, [...] The post Emma Barboni, Emilia Romagna Film Commission appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Director's Diary" by Aleksandr Sokurov is a film that reveals the personal diary of a director, between history, memory and the simple life of the Russian people, with a universal message. The post “Director’s Diary”, interview with director Aleksandr Sokurov and producer Alena Shumakova appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

One of the films included in the Biennale College program, "Secret of a Mountain Serpent" by Nidhi Saxena is a touching and poetic film about female empowerment and needs of freedom and self affirmation of a group of women in a mountain village in India. The post “Secret of A Mountain Serpent”, interview with the director Nidhi Saxena and the actor Adil Hussain appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

With the World Premier of "Kim Novak's Vertigo", presented in the occasion of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Kim Novak, the director Alexander O. Philippe explores the fascinating story behind Kim Novak's career and her timeless film, Vertigo. The post “Kim Novak’s Vertigo”, interview with the director Alexandre O. Philippe appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Valentina Martelli, founder and CEO of ITTV International Forum & TechInEntertainment talks about the meaning of the event she invented and produces and the evolution of it, in order to be more and more useful to the industry, following the changing needs of executives The post Valentina Martelli, Founder and CEO of ITTV International Forum & TechInEntertainment appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Mads Mikkelsen and Sofie Gråbøl, part of the cast of Anders Thomas Jansen's "The Last Viking", go deep in narrating a film that is Dark Comedy with deep themes, making it a must-watch for fans of dark comedy and philosophical cinema. The post “The last Viking”, interview with Mads Mikkelsen and Sofie Gråbøl appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Polen Ly, director of "Becoming Human", one of the film selected for the Biennale College program, creates a poetic Rreflection on Cambodia's cultural spirit. His film shines as a testament to art's power to reflect societal truths. The post “Becoming Human”, interview with the director Polen Ly appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Beatrice Borgia, president of the Film Commission Torino Piemonte, talks about the involvement in the production of the film "la Grazia " by Paolo Sorrentino, which opened the Venice Festival, and the great job that is done by all the people at Film Commssion to foster the appela and the [...] The post Beatrice Borgia, President Film Commission Torino Piemonte appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Our usual meeting with the director of the Venice Production Bridge, Pascal Diot, we talk about the results of this year's event and discuss the possible evolution and novelties for the next edition The post Pascal Diot, Director Venice Production Bridge – Conclusions appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

A survey over more that 10 years of work have shown the real economic impact of the film productions on the territory. Alessandra Miletto, director of the Film Commission Valle d'Aosta walks us through these results and their significance. The post Alessandra Miletto, Director Film Commission Valle d’Aosta appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

We met with Renate Ranzi, of the IDM Music & Film Commission of Sudtirol. We talked abut the Leonardo Di Costanzo film that has been shot with their support and about all the funds and help they can provide to film producers and now also to musicians and composers. The post Renate Ranzi, IDM Music & Film Commission of Südtirol appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Broken English by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, is a portrait of Marianne Faithfull made with the collaboration of actor George Mackay The post “Broken English”, interview with actor George Mackay appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In competition in the Orizzonti section , at the 82 Venice international Film Festival, "The Souffleur" by Gaston Solnicki is a breath of new unexpected air in the world of contemporary filmmaking. In a talk with him and Willem Dafoe, a gorgeous star of the film, we dwell into its [...] The post “The Souffleur”, interview with the director Gaston Solnicki and the actor Willem Dafoe appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Broken English, out of competition in Venezia82, is a portrait of Marianne Faithfull, a film about her, made with her” The post “Broken English”, interview with directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Mother by Teona Strugar Mitevska starring Noomi Rapace in the role of Mother Teresa, opens Venice's Orizzonti The post “Mother”, interview with director Teona Strugar Mitevska and actress Noomi Rapace appeared first on Fred Film Radio.