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Michel Franco about "Dreams" : 'When the father says "It's okay to help immigrants, but there are limits," that's the biggest question in the film: can people [from different contexts] truly see each other as equals?' The post “Dreams”, an interview with director Michel Franco appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Future Future" director Davi Pretto: 'The apocalypse is not what Hollywood says it is, a huge bang. That's not the apocalypse. The apocalypse is happening every day.' The post “Future Future”, an interview with director Davi Pretto appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
'The screenplay of "They Come Out of Margo"', says director Alexandros Voulgaris, 'started with another composer, then it became personal, and then it also became about female artists in the 70s and 80s.' The post “They Come Out of Margo”, an interview with director Alexandros Voulgaris appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Bidad" director Soheil Beiraghi: 'A lot is happening in Iran: there is life, their is beauty, and there is a happiness around, and we need to portray that.' The post “Bidad”, an interview with director Soheil Beiraghi appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Director Ondřej Provazník on "Broken Voices": 'I wanted to portrait the roots of the kind of #MeToo case that would come out ten, fifteen years after.' The post “Broken Voices”, an interview with director Ondřej Provazník appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
In "A Second Life", by French director Laurent Slama (previously working under the borrowed name of Elisabeth Vogler), Agathe Rousselle's stressed out character is balanced by 'a kind of angel', the kind of friend 'you want to have in your life.' The post “A Second Life”, an interview with director Laurent Slama appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"28 years later" marks Danny Boyle's return to the viral horror world created by 28 Days Later The post “28 years later”, interview with director Danny Boyle appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Greek Apricots", a seemingly incompatible pair forming a bond during a night in a gas station The post “Greek Apricots”, interview with director Jan Krevatin appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
British director Paul Andrew Williams about "Dragonfly": 'I look at it like "Romeo and Juliet". It's a love story between these two characters, and it's a tragedy'. The post “Dragonfly”, an interview with director Paul Andrew Williams and actor Jason Watkins appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
The director-actress duo Nathan Ambrosioni-Camille Cottin held hands throughout the premiere of the former's remarkably composed third feature, 'Out of Love', at the 59th KVIFF. The post “Out of Love”, an interview with director Nathan Ambrosioni and actress Camille Cottin appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Skin on Skin", the passionate and unexpected love story by Simon Schneckenburger is taking part to the 8th edition of Future Frames at KVIFF The post “Skin on Skin”, interview with director Simon Schneckenburger appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Dissection of an incoherence in crisis, a Catalan but universal story world premiering at the 8th Future Frames at the KVIFF The post “Dissection of an incoherence in Crisis”, interview with director Nausica Serra appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
In Son of Happiness, Dominik Mirecki tells the moving story of Beniamin, a boy with Down syndrome who dreams of acting. Through heartfelt realism and emotional depth, Mirecki explores family bonds, love, and the courage to dream—even when the world says no. The post “Son of Happiness”, Interview with Director Dominik Mirecki appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
In Karaokiss, Mila Ryngaert blends music, fantasy, and emotion to explore fear, love, and self-expression. The post “Karaokiss”, Interview with Director Mila Ryngaert appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
In Fish River Anthology, Veera Lamminpää blends humor, melancholy, and stop-motion animation to explore the inner lives of dead fish in a supermarket. A surreal musical elegy that questions existence, value, and the overlooked beauty of everyday life. The post “Fish River Anthology”, Interview with Director Veera Lamminpää appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
“January” by Jetske Lieber, selected for Future Frames at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, is a gentle, emotionally rich short film about heartbreak, identity, and quiet reconnections. The post “January”, interview with director Jetske Lieber appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Terézia Halamová discusses Dog and Wolf at Karlovy Vary, a bold short film exploring identity, loss, and emotional chaos. The post “Dog and Wolf”, interview with director Terézia Halamová appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
1:10, inspired by Sinan Taner's personal experience, is a witty and poignant depiction of the clash of different cultures and different generations. The post “1:10”, interview with director Sinan Taner appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
We Beg to differ, from SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand to Future Frames at the KVIFF The post “We beg to differ”, interview with director Ruairi Bradley appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
The End, Joshua Oppenheimer's first narrative feature sees George McKay as the son in the last living family on planet earth The post “The end”, interview with actor George McKay appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
From the italian salt mine where the film was shot, the exclusive interview with Joshua Oppenheimer for The End The post “The end”, interview with director Joshua Oppenheimer appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
At the 26° Trieste ShorTS, Director Aude Léa Rapin and producer Eve Robin will hold a masterclass on their creative partnership The post Aude Léa Rapin, interview with the director special guest at the 26° ShorTS appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
“I'm very excited to go back again and to revisit that world of the Middle-earth" The post Andy Serkis, interview with actor and director about the return of Gollum appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"We are fighting for the rights of actors and actresses" The post Fran Drescher, interview with actress and SAG-AFTRA president appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"We want to know our stories. We want to talk about our humanity". The post Jane Seymour, interview with one of the guest of Filming Italy Sardegna Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Tom Cruise was amazing. He was inspiring, always very curious, generous, funny. A real mentor" The post Pom Klementieff, interview with the actress of “Mission: Impossibile” saga appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Elio, the new Pixar adventure directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina is landing italian Cinemas from June 18th. The post “Elio”, interview with directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi and producer Mary Alice Drumm appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
An interview with student filmmaker Jacob Cordery and festival directors Valeria Moreno and Nicole Ruf, discussing the 2025 Durham Film Festival, its global focus on emerging talent, and the making of Cordery's shortlisted film Tippy Toes. The post Jacob Cordery, Valeria Moreno Festival and Nicole Ruf, interview with student filmmaker and directors of the 2025 Durham Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"This project was great because so many people I cared about were making it. So I could just be there to help in any way I could”, says James Franco The post “Thena” interview with director Peter Gold and producer James Franco appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Burak Çevik was at the Milano Film Fest to present his new film "Nothing in Its Place", a tight political drama based on real facts happened in Turkey just before the 1980 coup. The film is a political statement and a bold piece of filmmaking, demanding but necessary and not [...] The post “Nothing In Its Place”, interview with the director Burak Çevik appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Firebrand by Karim Aïnouz, after premiering at the Rome International Film Fest in 2023, is finally out in Italian Cinemas The post “Firebrand”, interview with director Karim Aïnouz appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Alpha, Ducournau's Cannes comeback, stars Tahar Rahim in a mesmerizing performance The post “Alpha”, interview with actor Tahar Rahim appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Mirrors No. 3 is Petzold's new film with muse Paula Beer, premiering at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes. The post “Mirrors No. 3”, interview with director Christian Petzold appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
A pale view of hills by Kei Ishikawa, at UCR in Cannes 78, is Kazuo Ishiguro's novel's screen adaptation. The post “A pale view of hills”, interview with director Kei Ishikawa appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"The love that remains", at Cannes 78, is Pálmason's more personal and intimate film. The post “The love that remains”, interview with director Hlynur Pálmason appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Director Óliver Laxe on his Palme d'or contender "Sirât": "To watch this film provokes something, I think thanks to the fact that I left room for ambiguity, for polysemy, and that I trusted the images." The post “Sirât”, an interview with director Óliver Laxe appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Director Nadav Lapid, back on the Croisette with "Yes": "Israel was the place where people went to escape the horrors of fascism, and it is becoming more and more fascist itself. I always feel like Israel is a terrible legendary story…" The post “Yes”, an interview with director Nadav Lapid appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Sorry, Baby, based on director, writer and actor Eva Victor's personal experience is an ironic and delicate cinematic letter to the people that feel stuck in life because of trauma. The post “Sorry, Baby”, interview with director Eva Victor appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Alpha by Julia Ducornau, marks the director's comeback in Cannes competition after the Palme d'Or with Titane in 2021 The post “Alpha”, interview with director Julia Ducornau appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Renoir, in the Cannes 78's competition, is Hayakawa's more intimate and personal project after Plan 75 The post “Renoir”, interview with director Chie Hayakawa appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
My father's shadow, a semi-autobiographical film set in 1993's Nigeria about two little brothers and the last trip with their father The post “My father's shadow”, interview with director Akinola Davis Jr. appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
"Caravan", for the film's director Zuzana Kirchnerova, was also a way to "give a voice" to all family members who are caretakers and get marginalised in our society. The post “Caravan”, an interview with director Zuzana Kirchnerova appeared first on Fred Film Radio.