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Face2Face with David Peck
Seven Snipers - Love In The Crosshairs

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 15:13


David Peck sits down with acclaimed actors Radha Mitchell, Ioan Gruffudd, and Bianca Wallace to discuss the tense new action-thriller Seven Snipers on Face2Face. Together they explore the film's emotional core, the psychology of survival, the lingering effects of trauma, and the complicated relationships that exist beneath the bullets and battlefield tactics. What begins as a gripping sniper thriller quickly reveals itself as a story about family, love, sacrifice, and redemption. The conversation touches on strong female characters, the realities of violence, PTSD, independent filmmaking, and why some films linger long after the credits roll. A compelling look behind the scope of one of this year's most intense action films.Seven Snipers brings together an impressive ensemble led by three accomplished performers whose careers span film, television, and independent cinema.Academy Award-nominated actor Radha Mitchell leads the film as Kris Hendricks, a retired elite sniper whose carefully constructed life is shattered when a ruthless enemy from her past resurfaces. One of Australia's most respected international actors, Mitchell is known for standout performances in Pitch Black, Finding Neverland, Phone Booth, Man on Fire, and Silent Hill. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for portraying strong, complex, and emotionally layered characters, making her a natural fit for the heart of Seven Snipers.Joining her is acclaimed Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, whose extensive screen career includes memorable roles in Titanic, Black Hawk Down, King Arthur, Fantastic Four, Forever, and Harrow. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Gruffudd has earned international recognition for bringing intelligence, warmth, and depth to every role. In Seven Snipers, he plays "Milk," a loyal former member of the sniper team whose courage and humanity become central to the film's emotional core. He is also the recipient of the Welsh BAFTA's Sian Phillips Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television.Rounding out the trio is Australian actor Bianca Wallace, whose work spans feature films, television, voice acting, and producing. Originally from Queensland, Wallace first began performing as a singer before transitioning into acting, earning recognition for her award-winning work in Bloodline and other film projects. In Seven Snipers, she portrays Kaldayev, a skilled member of the elite team brought together to face an increasingly dangerous threat.Together, Mitchell, Gruffudd, and Wallace help elevate Seven Snipers beyond a traditional action thriller, grounding its intense action in themes of loyalty, family, sacrifice, and survival.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 800 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Aki: A Poetic Exploration of Land & Community

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 30:07


At the Toronto International Film Festival, I sat down with acclaimed filmmaker Darlene Naponse to discuss her stunning new film Aki. More than a documentary, Aki is a poetic meditation on land, memory, community, and our relationship to the natural world. Together they explore narrative sovereignty, Indigenous storytelling, mining and environmental responsibility, truth and reconciliation, and the power of listening more closely—to the land, to one another, and to ourselves. Naponse reflects on how making the film transformed her as an artist and why hope, connection, and responsibility remain at the heart of her work. A thoughtful conversation about belonging, beauty, and finding our way home.Darlene Naponse is an award-winning Anishinaabe filmmaker, writer, and community advocate from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Northern Ontario. Widely recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Indigenous cinema, her work explores themes of land, identity, language, sovereignty, community, and the enduring relationships that connect people to place.Over the past decade, Naponse has built an acclaimed body of work that includes the feature films Falls Around Her, Stellar, Every Emotion Costs, and Aki. Her films have screened at major festivals around the world, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), imagineNATIVE, and the American Indian Film Festival, earning praise for their poetic visual style, emotional depth, and commitment to authentic Indigenous storytelling.Beyond filmmaking, Naponse has spent years working in community development, governance, and nation-building initiatives within her own community. That lived experience informs much of her creative work, which often bridges personal stories with broader questions about history, reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and cultural resurgence.Her latest film, Aki is a striking visual meditation on community, memory, and humanity's relationship with the natural world. Created through a process rooted in respect, observation, and Indigenous ways of seeing, the film reflects Naponse's ongoing commitment to narrative sovereignty and storytelling that emerges from community rather than speaking for it.Whether working behind the camera, mentoring emerging artists, or engaging in conversations about Indigenous futures, Darlene Naponse continues to challenge audiences to look more closely, listen more carefully, and reconsider their relationship with the land and with one another.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 800 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Little Lorraine - From Song to Screen

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 37:19


In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with filmmaker Andy Hines and songwriter Adam Baldwin to explore the powerful Canadian film Little Lorraine. What begins as a conversation about a song becomes a deeper reflection on storytelling, community and the human condition. Together, they unpack how a simple narrative rooted in Cape Breton evolves into a compelling film about desperation, resilience, and belonging. With stunning cinematography and emotionally rich performances, Little Lorraine is ultimately a story about family, survival and the quiet search for healing in hard times.Andy Hines was born into a creative family, Andy's passion for the arts has been a lifelong endeavor. As the son of a landscape and portrait photographer, Andy grew up with a camera in his hands and the opportunity to travel and grow a world view from an early age.As a Grammy nominated director, Andy has spent over a decade working alongside musicians ranging from Beyonce, Kanye West, and Missy Elliott to Luke Combs and Keith Urban. His range has never been limited by genre or style. His work has garnered multiple MTV VMA Awards and nominations as well as five Cannes Lions including Gold for both commercials and music videos.His debut feature film titled, Little Lorraine, premiered in September 2025 at The Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Stephen Amell, J. Balvin, Sean Astin and Rhys Darby. Beyond filmmaking, Andy has spent time as an art director for Converse special projects and as a creative director for Grammy nominated singer Khalid, designing the campaign that brought Khalid on the tarmac for his historic performance in front of the Virgin Galactic on its maiden voyage to space.When Andy is away from set, he spends much of his time in the wilderness of Canada and Northern California raising his two daughters, tending to his lifelong passion of raising chickens and goats.Adam Baldwin is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia known for his vivid, character-driven storytelling and East Coast perspective. Blending folk, country, and rock influences, his music explores themes of hardship, resilience, and everyday life with honesty and depth.His song Lighthouse in Little Lorraine, inspired by a real story, became the foundation for the feature film of the same name. Baldwin also contributed to the screenplay, helping bring authenticity to the film's voice and setting.His work is rooted in lived experience, capturing the struggles and spirit of working-class communities, and continues to resonate with audiences through its raw, human, and deeply relatable storytelling.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 800 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversationHe's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels,hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves goodconversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Colm Feore - Our Stories, Our Screens

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 32:56


In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with acclaimed Canadian actor Colm Feore for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on the power of storytelling and the importance of National Canadian Film Day. Together, they explore what makes Canadian cinema unique. They talk about its authenticity, its sense of community, and its ability to reflect who we are. Feore shares insights from his own career, highlighting the value of participation, curiosity, and simply “trying” as a way of connecting across cultures. This is a rich conversation about film, identity, and why our stories matter, now more than ever.For more info on National Film Day head here: www.canfilmday.caPhoto: Ann Baggley.Colm Feore is one of Canada's most acclaimed and versatile actors, with an extraordinary career spanning film, television, and stage. Born in Boston and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Feore has become a defining presence in Canadian arts and culture.A longtime leading figure at the renowned Stratford Festival, he is celebrated for his powerful performances in Shakespearean roles including Hamlet, King Lear and Richard III. His work on stage is matched by an impressive screen career, with roles in internationally recognized films such as Chicago, The Red Violin, Thor, and Bon Cop, Bad Cop, as well as television appearances in The Borgias, House of Cards and The Umbrella Academy.Feore is a multiple Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winner and has been widely recognized for his contributions to the performing arts. Known for his depth, intelligence, and emotional range, he brings a rare authenticity to every role.A passionate advocate for Canadian storytelling, Feore continues to champion film and theatre that reflect the country's diverse voices and shared cultural identity. His work embodies a deep commitment to the craft of acting and the enduring power of story to connect, challenge, and inspire.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 800 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cineskinny
James McAvoy interview, plus reviews of Fuze and Orwell: 2+2=5

The Cineskinny

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 58:16


We've an actual, bona fide Hollywood movie star on the podcast this week: Professor X himself, James McAvoy. At this year's Glasgow Film Festival, the PR gods granted us ten meagre minutes with McAvoy to discuss his directorial debut, the boisterous stranger-than-fiction tale California Schemin', about two lads from Dundee who convinced the London music industry they were a rapping duo from LA. McAvoy is joined by one of his film's stars, Lucy Halliday, and they discuss the Scottish accent, McAvoy's filmmaking influences and how he goes about directing his fellow actors.  On the review front, meanwhile, we discuss two very different new features. One is Orwell: 2+2=5, Raoul Peck's serious-minded essay film on George Orwell and how his writing predicted the double-speak of the modern world. The other is Fuze, David Mackenzie's fat-free thriller set in contemporary London starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James trying out a rather silly accent. Don't say we don't have range on this pod! TIMESTAMPS: What We've Been Watching: Project Hail Mary, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Netflix documentary The Dinosaurs (02:24) Fuze review (21:08) The Good Boy review (32:34) Interview with James McAvoy and Lucy Halliday (45:57) If you like The Cineskinny, tell your pals! Leave us a five-star review! Share the episode on socials! Follow us on Instagram @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod  (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-

Face2Face with David Peck
Curiosity, Magic & Meaning

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 45:14


In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with magician, historian, and thinker David Ben for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, illusion, and the deeper intellectual life behind magic. At the heart of the discussion is Ben's extraordinary collection, now housed at The Lilly Library at Indiana University, a vast archive spanning more than a century of magical history. Together, they explore magic as a “prism” for understanding the world, touching on ethics, problem-solving, and the power of wonder. This is more than a conversation about magic, it's about how we see, ask questions and make meaning.David Ben was the sole protégé of Ross Bertram (1912-1992), one of the great sleight-of-hand artists of the twentieth century. While studying magic with Bertram, David also graduated from the University of Toronto (BA), the University of Western Ontario (LLB), and the London School of Economics (LLM). He flirted briefly with a career in tax law but abandoned it in 1990 to pursue his passion for performing, writing and community.David is now recognized as one of the world's foremost sleight-of-hand artists. Theatrical works he has developed have been staged at the Shaw Festival, Theatre ROM, the Charlottetown Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Luminato, the Canadian embassies in Paris and Tokyo, the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, and elsewhere. He has made numerous television appearances and was the subject of the award-winning documentary “A Conjuror in the Making.”David has written several books and has contributed articles and reviews to the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, and many other publications. He is the co-founder and artistic director of Magicana, a performing arts organization and registered charity, and he uses learning, practicing, and performing magic to help disadvantaged children, to fight isolation in seniors, and to help unlock creativity, innovation, and problem solving.David also tries whenever possible to give back to the community. In 2016, after losing his wife Jan Howlett to brain cancer in 2013, David raised close to $250,000 by having his signature mop of hair shaved off as part of The Princess Margaret Hospital “No Hair Selfie” campaign.A recipient of the Order of Canada, Ben has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the performing arts and for preserving the cultural and intellectual heritage and legacy of magic.He lives in Toronto with his partner Jessica Levman, near his children Court and Harrison, and spends his spare time playing the piano, painting, indulging in culinary delights, and acquiring historical Canadian art.For more info on David visit his site here.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bunker
A picture of the future – A new movie captures what George Orwell knew about 2026

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 29:25


George Orwell's vision of a world of constant surveillance, where authoritarians rule by destroying the very concept of objective truth, is coming true in ways the author never predicted – and many ways he did. A new documentary film, Orwell: 2+2=5 by the acclaimed Haitian director Raoul Peck, connects the dots between 1984, Animal Farm, Big Data and mass manipulation in the digital age. Our own Orwell correspondent Dorian Lynskey – author of The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell's 1984 – talks to Andrew Harrison about what George Orwell really understood about the human mind, and why the world needs to stop misusing “Orwellian”.  • Orwell: 2+2=5 opens in selected cinemas on Fri 27 March.  • Buy The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell's 1984 through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Simon Williams. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tous les cinémas du monde
Le montage, une écriture à part entière

Tous les cinémas du monde

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 48:30


« Si mettre en scène est un regard, monter est un battement de cœur », écrivait Jean-Luc Godard en 1956 dans les Cahiers du cinéma. À l'occasion du festival Les Monteur.ses s'affichent, nous consacrons cette émission au montage, avec Alexandra Strauss, Charlotte Tourrès et Young-Sun Noh. Alexandra Strauss Alexandra Strauss travaille dans le montage depuis 1993. Après avoir été assistante (de Françoise Collin, Camille Cotte et Martine Barraqué entre autres), elle travaille régulièrement avec Shahrbanoo Sadat (3 films), Raoul Peck (8 films), Roy Andersson, Serge Avedikian, Seemab Gul, Illum Jacobi sur des fictions et des documentaires. Grâce à ses collaborations avec la Suède, elle est nominée deux fois aux Guldbaggen (césars suédois) pour le meilleur montage, et à quelques prix de montage aux USA pour I Am Not Your Negro, Exterminate All The Brutes et Orwell 2+2=5. Elle a aussi publié deux romans.   Charlotte Tourrès Charlotte Tourrès se forme aux Beaux-​Arts puis à la FAMU-​Prague, et commence à travailler comme assistante avant de devenir cheffe monteuse. Elle a collaboré à de nombreux films, essentiellement des longs métrages documentaires de création, notamment We Don't Care About Music Anyway de Cédric Dupire et Gaspard Kuentz, L'Assemblée, de Mariana Otero, Saigneurs de Vincent Gaullier et Raphaël Girardot, Ici, je vais pas mourir d'Eddie Laconi, Il n'y aura plus de nuit d'Éléonore Weber, Interceptés de Oksana Karpovych. Green Line est le cinquième film qu'elle monte avec Sylvie Ballyot.   Young-Sun Noh Young-Sun Noh est une monteuse et une réalisatrice, née à Séoul. Après ses études aux Beaux-Arts, elle intègre le master de l'École documentaire de Lussas où elle découvre la passion du montage. Depuis, elle a collaboré avec plusieurs cinéastes, notamment Sonia Ben Slama (Machtat sélectionné à l'ACID Cannes), Marie Bottois (Le Passage du col sélectionné au César) ou encore Eva Tourrent et Aminatou Echard. Elle a également réalisé un documentaire, Yukiko, sélectionné dans de nombreux festivals tels que l'IDFA, DMZ docs et YIDFF Yamagata.   ⇒ Le festival Les Monteur.ses s'affichent.

P1 Kultur
Så blir teaterns roll i krigstider – och vad skulle Orwell ha sagt?

P1 Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 55:17


Vad är teaterns roll i tider av krig? Hör teaterchefen Maria Sid och Robert Egnell, rektor Försvarshögskolan. Dessutom: Storebror ser dig! 1984 spelas för barn i Göteborg och dokumentären Orwell 2+2=5 går upp på bio. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ÄR DEN SVENSKA TEATERN REDO FÖR KRIGET?Vad är teaterns roll i krigstider? Kulturhuset stadsteatern i Stockholm anordnar ett seminarium med just den rubriken. Ett antal teaterchefer ska träffas i ett samtal om konst som motståndskraft. Vår reporter Rasmus Grosin stämde träff med Maria Sid, skådespelare och teaterchef för Kulturhuset Stadsteatern. Och så slog han en signal till Robert Egnell, rektor vid Försvarshögskolan, för att få hans syn på saken.ORWELLS ”1984” SPELAS FÖR UNGA I GÖTEBORG...Den brittiske författaren George Orwells roman 1984 som just nu spelas på Backa teater i Göteborg. Det är berättelsen om Winston Smith – en övervakad tjänsteman på Sanningsministeriet i diktaturen Oceanien jämt är i krig. Vår reporter Emma Engström fångade några högstadieelever i publiken – och ringde upp regissören Monica Wilderoth....OCH DOKUMENTÄREN ”ORWELL 2+2=5” GÅR UPP PÅ BIOPå fredag är det premiär för dokumentären "Orwell 2+2=5" av Raoul Peck, tidigare Oscarsnominerad för "I am your negro". Nu låter Peck skådespelaren Damian Lewis läsa in väl valda rader från Orwells verk och dagböcker från det våldsamma 30- och 40-talet – över arkivbilder och nyhetsklipp från dagens kaotiska värld. Hur fungerar det? Vår filmkritiker Emma Engström har sett filmen.ALEXE LANDGRENS FÖRLOSSNINGSDEPRESSION BLEV FRÖET TILL ”LYKKE POST PARTUM”Efter en dramatisk förlossning drabbas Lykke av en förlossningsdepression i filmen ”Lykke Post Partum”. Möt regissören och manusförfattaren Alexe Landgren, som gjort filmen tillsammans med Karen Helene Haugaard. En historia om mörker. Men också ljuset i sprickorna. Och hästar.INGELA IHRMAN INTAR BONNIERS KONSTHALL MED NATTENS VÄSENOlika skogvarelser har tagit över Bonniers konsthall. En jättelik nattfjäril, en fladdermus som omsorgsfullt kokar blandsaft, en trädjätte av gren och klabb. Vår konstkritiker Mårten Arndtzén har varit på den nyöppnade utställningen Nattens lekar, med verk av konstnären Ingela Ihrman.INFÖR LYRIKPRISET – MARIE SILKEBERG ÄR NOMINERAD FÖR ”HJÄRTA, JÄGARE”1958 instiftades Sveriges Radios Lyrikpris, som är Sveriges äldsta lyrikpris. Det första gick till författaren Nelly Sachs och förra året tilldelades Nils-Åke Hasselmark priset för diktsamlingen "Ingenmans strand". Om en dryg vecka, torsdag 26 mars, är det dags att avslöja vilken svensk poet som får ta emot årets pris och inför detta sänder P1 Kultur dikter ur de fem nominerade diktsamlingarna som juryn valt ut ur 2025 års utgivning. Först ut, ”Hjärta, jägare” av Marie Silkeberg.ESSÄ: ZERA YACOB HADE MYCKET ATT LÄRA SINA EUROPEISKA KOLLEGORTänkare i främst Frankrike, Tyskland, Nederländerna och England lade grunden för den rationella och frihetliga världsbild som än idag hålls fram som ett ideal. Men Upplysningen var inte problemfri och kanske skulle de europeiska filosoferna lyssnat på sin afrikanske föregångare. Det menar skribenten och skrivpedagogen Selma Yousif Mesbah i dagens radioessä.Programledare: Jenny TelemanProducent: Henrik Arvidsson

Radio Campus Angers
Spéciale municipales : analyse des résultats du premier tour

Radio Campus Angers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 50:36


Au programme ce soir, On revient sur les résultats du premier tour des élections municipales dans le département. Christophe Béchu en tête à Angers devra passer par le deuxième tour dimanche prochain pour être élu, Gilles Bourdouleix à Cholet et c'est inédit est devancé au premier tour par Isabelle Leroy qui a récolté plus de 36% des voix, Jean-Eudes Gannat d'un groupe identitaire et extrémiste a eu un presque 22% des voix à Segré-en-Anjou-Bleu où la maire sortante Geneviève Coquereau a été élu dès le premier tour. On analyse tous ces résultats et celui d'autres communes du département avec Julien Collinet, journaliste et rédacteur en chef du journal d'investigation local La Topette. Vous l'avez déjà entendu dans le Sous-marin lors d’interviews, de reportages et de chroniques ces trois dernières semaines. Cette fois-ci, il est passé de l'autre côté de la table de notre studio, à l'endroit de l'invité pour répondre aux questions de Simon sur son parcours atypique et sur ce qu'il reproche au système scolaire français. Antonin, stagiaire à Radio Campus Angers jusqu'à demain, est à bord du sous-marin ! Et puis Mercredi, c'est la chronique cinéma d'Isabelle. Elle revient ce soir sur le documentaire lanceur d'alerte « Owell 2+2 = 5 » de Raoul Peck. Les bonnes ondes, c’est pour tout le monde ! Playlist : Conversations > Harry Dean Lewis /

Face2Face with David Peck
Red Power Rising: Tanya Talaga & Shane Belcourt

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 35:01


In this conversation, David Peck interviews Tanya Talaga and Shane Belcourt about their film Red Power Rising, which explores Indigenous storytelling, narrative sovereignty, and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. The discussion delves into the importance of reclaiming narratives, the layers of history and human rights within the film, and the distinction between being a warrior and a terrorist. They also address the systemic issues within Canadian society, the need for education reform, and the hope for future generations to thrive through cultural reclamation.Tanya Talaga is an award-winning Anishinaabe and Polish Canadian journalist, author, and filmmaker whose work powerfully centers Indigenous voices in Canadian public life. Raised in Toronto with deep roots in Fort William First Nation, Talaga spent more than two decades at The Toronto Star, becoming a leading voice on Indigenous affairs. Her acclaimed first book, Seven Fallen Feathers (2017), examined the deaths of seven First Nations students in Thunder Bay and won the RBC Taylor Prize and the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize. She later delivered the CBC Massey Lectures, published as All Our Relations.Through her company Makwa Creative and her latest book The Knowing (2024), Talaga continues to illuminate history, justice, and Indigenous resilience. For more info on Tanya head here: www.makwacreative.caShane Belcourt is a Métis filmmaker, writer, cinematographer, and musician whose work explores Indigenous identity, urban Métis life, and the complexities of belonging. Born in Ottawa, Belcourt gained national recognition with his debut feature Tkaronto (2007), which premiered at imagineNATIVE and won Best Director at the Dreamspeakers and Talking Stick Film Festivals. His diverse body of work includes feature films, documentaries, and television, including Red Rover (2018), the acclaimed documentary Beautiful Scars (2022), and the drama Warrior Strong (2023).A four-time Canadian Screen Awards nominee, Belcourt continues to tell compelling stories that blend cultural insight, creativity, and emotional depth in contemporary Canadian cinema.For more info on Shane head here: www.shanebelcourt.comDavid Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Steve Valentine: Magic, Creativity & the Power of the Subconscious

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 53:26


In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck speaks with magician, actor and creator Steve Valentine about creativity, the subconscious mind and rediscovering the art of magic. Steve reflects on how the brain is always working beneath the surface, often producing creative breakthroughs when we least expect them. He shares how revisiting the history of magic and returning to routines he once performed has reignited his passion and opened new perspectives on his craft. Their conversation explores how reflection, curiosity and our past experiences shape the way we create and perform. Thoughtful and engaging, this episode is a reminder that creativity is rarely linear and that sometimes the best way forward is to look back.Steve Valentine is a Scottish-born actor, magician, and creator whose career spans television, film, voice acting, and live performance. Born in Scotland and raised near London, he began performing at the age of five, training in theatre and dance before discovering a lifelong passion for magic.Valentine has appeared in more than 250 hours of television and over 15 feature films. He is best known for his starring roles as criminologist Nigel Townsend on NBC's Crossing Jordan, choreographer Martine on WB's Nikki and 80s rock legend Derek Jupiter on Disney's I'm In the Band. He also hosted SYFY's Estate of Panic, earning a Rose d'Or nomination. A versatile performer, Valentine has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, CSI, Supernatural, Psych, and Hot in Cleveland and had a memorable role in Robert Zemeckis' The Walk. His voice work includes beloved characters in Sofia the First, Tinker Bell and the globally popular Dragon Age video game series.Beyond screen work, Valentine is an internationally acclaimed magician and live entertainer. A multi-award winner at Hollywood's Magic Castle, including Close-Up Magician of the Year and Stage Magician of the Year. He has performed everywhere from Las Vegas stages to royal palaces. He is also a keynote speaker who blends magic, storytelling, and performance insights to inspire audiences worldwide. A prolific creator, Valentine founded the global training platform Magic On The Go, hosts the popular podcast Magicians Only and continues to develop television projects, stage shows, and creative work that reflects his boundless curiosity and love of performance.Learn more about Steve here.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El Cine en la SER
El gran año del cine español en los Goya y el fantástico documental sobre Orwell para frenar al fascismo

El Cine en la SER

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 33:27


Todo preparado para los Goya, sí, la gran fiesta del cine español, o al menos el broche final a un año estupendo para nuestro cine. En este episodio escuchamos a muchos de los nominados hacer balance y analizar las tendencias de esta edición. Además, entre los estrenos en cines, un documental fantástico, 'Orwell 2+2=5', en el que Raoul Peck analiza cómo los textos y el lenguaje del escritor británico son premonitorios para el mundo de hoy ante el avance del fascismo. En media horas os ponemos al día de todo el cine y las series

Culture en direct
Raoul Peck et Saeed Roustaee : démonter les totalitarismes

Culture en direct

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 58:32


durée : 00:58:32 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Ce samedi 28 février nous recevrons les cinéastes Raoul Peck et Saeed Roustaee pour leurs films "Orwell: 2+2=5" et "Woman and Child", et aussi Matheiu Macheret. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel - invités : Raoul Peck Réalisateur; Saeed Roustaee  cinéaste iranien; Mathieu Macheret Critique de cinéma, journaliste au Monde et aux Cahiers du Cinéma

Plan large
Raoul Peck et Saeed Roustaee : démonter les totalitarismes

Plan large

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 58:32


durée : 00:58:32 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Ce samedi 28 février nous recevrons les cinéastes Raoul Peck et Saeed Roustaee pour leurs films "Orwell: 2+2=5" et "Woman and Child", et aussi Matheiu Macheret. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel, Anne-Vanessa Prévost, Juliette Marcaillou - invités : Raoul Peck Réalisateur, Saeed Roustaee  cinéaste iranien, Mathieu Macheret Critique de cinéma, journaliste au Monde et aux Cahiers du Cinéma Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

De película - RNE
De película - Islas o Hasta la montaña, elige a dónde quieres viajar - 28/02/26

De película - RNE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 134:13


Desde historias personales e íntimas a relatos universales, la cartelera y De película esta semana llega cargada de cintas muy interesantes. Islas, de Marina Seresesky es la vuelta a la gran pantalla de Ana Belén tras años alejada de ella. Una película de personajes, silencios, humor negro y melancolía, de todo ello hablamos con su protagonista Ana Belén. Otro estreno a destacar es Hasta la montaña, el drama canadiense-francés de Sophie Deraspe, su película más personal, un relato sobre los retos y las conexiones humanas con la naturaleza.Desde el cine iberoamericano nos llega Manas, un drama brasileño dirigido por Marianna Brennand que ha tenido un recorrido muy interesante por festivales y es una de las cinco películas que aspira a llevarse el Goya. Manas retrata, a partir de historias reales, la violencia sexual estructural que sufren las mujeres y niñas en la isla de Marajó, un territorio marcado por el aislamiento. Otros títulos en los que nos detenemos es Orwell dos más dos igual a cinco del cineasta haitiano Raoul Peck y "Los miserables: El origen" de Éric Besnard, una mirada más fresca al clásico de Víctor Hugo.Todo esto además de las secciones Habituales, el repaso al palmarés de la 51 edición de los premios Cesar y un avance de lo que deparará la 40 edición de los premios Goya que se celebra el sábado 28 de Febrero en De Película escuchamos a los dos premios que ya conocemos, el Goya de Honor Gonzalo Suarez y el Goya internacional Susan Sarandon.Escuchar audio

Making Contact
I Am Not Your Negro (Encore)

Making Contact

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 29:12


Master filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, Remember This House. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin's original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It is a film that questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Baldwin and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for. Featuring: Film Participants: James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte, Dick Cavett, Marlon Brando, Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and many more Credits: Host: Anita Johnson Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonorain Learn More: http://www.iamnotyournegrofilm.com/ http://www.magnoliapictures.com/ https://studios.amazon.com/ James Baldwin: The Last Interview: and other Conversations (The Last Interview Series) Interview with James Baldwin on Sexuality - Richard Goldstein Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

Les matins
Du mésusage de George Orwell

Les matins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:46


durée : 00:03:46 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Sort aujourd'hui au cinéma le documentaire "Orwell : 2+2=5" de Raoul Peck, un film qui entend prouver l'acuité du roman "1984" pour penser notre monde. Un film qui empile les images et les textes trop compulsivement pour produire une pensée politique vraiment convaincante.

Culture en direct
Du mésusage de George Orwell

Culture en direct

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:46


durée : 00:03:46 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Sort aujourd'hui au cinéma le documentaire "Orwell : 2+2=5" de Raoul Peck, un film qui entend prouver l'acuité du roman "1984" pour penser notre monde. Un film qui empile les images et les textes trop compulsivement pour produire une pensée politique vraiment convaincante.

Tous les cinémas du monde
«Orwell 2+2 = 5», le nouveau film de Raoul Peck pour qui George Orwell est «un frère»

Tous les cinémas du monde

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 48:30


« 2+2 =5 », c'est une citation du célébrissime roman de George Orwell 1984. Dans cette œuvre dystopique publiée au lendemain de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le héros et narrateur Winston Smith se demande dans son journal si l'État a le pouvoir de définir cette formule comme exacte, et si le fait que tout le monde y croit en fait une vérité. Que nous enseigne un retour aux sources mêmes des écrits et de la vie de George Orwell, le pseudonyme du Britannique Eric Blair ? Après I'm not your negro et Ernest Cole, photographe, le grand réalisateur haïtien Raoul Peck s'intéresse à l'oeuvre de George Orwell, souvent réduite à son roman dystopique 1984, oeuvre réduite (à tort) à une critique du stalinisme alors qu'elle démonte de manière implacable les rouages du totalitarisme. Musiques : Sexcrime d'Eurythmics, Cinéma d'Erik Pedurand (Playlist de Rfi) et NUEVAYoL de Bad Bunny.

Les interviews d'Inter
Le moment Orwell avec Raoul Peck

Les interviews d'Inter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 54:11


durée : 00:54:11 - Le Grand Face-à-face - Débat avec l'un de nos grands documentaristes qui sort au cinéma un film documentaire "Orwell : 2+2=5". Une plongée fascinante dans l'œuvre visionnaire du grand écrivain anglais George Orwell qui nous a livré la boîte à outils pour comprendre toute dérive totalitaire. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Le Grand Face-à-face
Le moment Orwell avec Raoul Peck

Le Grand Face-à-face

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 54:11


durée : 00:54:11 - Le Grand Face-à-face - Débat avec l'un de nos grands documentaristes qui sort au cinéma un film documentaire "Orwell : 2+2=5". Une plongée fascinante dans l'œuvre visionnaire du grand écrivain anglais George Orwell qui nous a livré la boîte à outils pour comprendre toute dérive totalitaire. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Encore!
Raoul Peck documents the dystopian warnings from '1984'

Encore!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 13:13


Where many filmmakers might have made a conventional biopic about George Orwell, Raoul Peck chose instead to use the British author's own words to craft an urgent documentary – one that serves as a warning about the dangers of totalitarianism today. The Haitian director joins us to discuss his new film, “2+2 = 5”, which explores how fragile democracies can be in the face of “alternative facts,” mass surveillance and media monopolies. Peck explains how Orwell's warnings are playing out across the world – and why the resilience of civil society may be our only hope.

Cinemax
"Orwell 2+2=5" "Valor Sentimental", "Marty Supreme"

Cinemax

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 45:23


Entrevista com Raoul Peck e as estreias de dois filmes nomeados para os Óscares

Face2Face with David Peck
Stories That Shape Us with George Strombolopoulos

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 34:36


What happens when we slow down long enough to really listen, to our stories and to one another? In this episode of Face2Face, I sit down with George Strombolopoulos for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation about the power of storytelling in shaping who we are, personally, culturally and as Canadians. We talk about authenticity, the responsibility and possibility of art and why shared narratives matter more than ever in a fractured world. From truth and reconciliation to community building, this is a conversation about paying attention, staying curious, and making space for voices that need to be heard. If you believe stories can still bring us together and maybe even point us toward something better you'll want to lean in for this one.George Stroumboulopoulos is a multi-faceted storyteller, broadcaster, producer and filmmaker. His range of experience is unparalleled in Canadian media. Including hosting iconic prime-time news and late-night talk shows, CBC's The Hour and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, his interview series on CNN and anchoring the nation's most-watched television show, Hockey Night in Canada. He hosted and produced Canada's premiere culture show, The New Music, on MuchMusic.Canada's first Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), travelling to Haiti, Pakistan, Darfur, Lebanon and Syria. He established the George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship, funding music therapy education. He's also worked closely with the World Wildlife Fund, Innocence Canada, Amnesty International, Music Heals, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He serves on the Artists for Peace and Justice Canada board. Building schools and funding medical clinics in Haiti.Learn more about George here.The MADE | NOUS campaign shines a spotlight on the achievements of Canadians who bring exceptional stories to life and encourages audiences to discover and celebrate their work.This campaign is the result of a collaborative effort between Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada.Made Nous - watch the first episode here. David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio Information
Skæbnemødet i Washington, opstanden i Iran og Orwells forudsigelser

Radio Information

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 78:28


I ugens Radio Information taler vi både om den tilspidsede konflikt med USA, den blodige opstand i Iran, en ny dokumentarfilm om George Orwell – og så er Cavlingprisen igen kommet hjem til Information. --- En knytnævehilsen og en lettelsens smøg blev billedet på ugens skæbnemøde mellem kongeriget Danmark og USA, der gik så godt, som man realistisk kunne have håbet. Lars Løkke Rasmussen og Vivian Motzfeldt undgik Zelensky-agtige scener ved mødet med JD Vance og Marco Rubio, men uenighederne består, det amerikanske synspunkt er intakt og konflikten er langt fra løst. Så hvad gør Danmark herfra? Lars Trier Mogensen analyserer. I Iran vokser den folkelige opstand mod det forhadte regime dag for dag. Mindst 2.500 iranere formodes at have mistet livet, og flere end 10.000 menes arresteret, siden demonstrationerne begyndte d. 28. december. Samtidig truer Trump med en militær intervention, der kan hamre det sidste søm i ayatollahernes ligkiste. Men hvem skal så tage over? Rune Lykkeberg udlægger perspektiverne i et muligt iransk regimeskifte.  Hvis man i løbet af det seneste år har siddet foran sit tv og stirret vantro ind i en nyhedsstrøm præget af fake news og autoritære strømninger, har man muligvis også undervejs nået at tænke: 'Det er jo helt orwellsk!' Nu har den anerkendte instruktør Raoul Peck så i en ny dokumentarfilm sat sig for at vise, præcis hvor profetisk George Orwell faktisk var. Anita Brask Rasmussen har anmeldt filmen, der overbeviser om forfatterens skarpsindighed, men ikke nødvendigvis om instruktørens. Og endelig kigger avisens to nykårede Cavling-prisvindere, Lasse Skou Andersen og Sebastian Gjerding, forbi. For ja, de tog den sgu, landets fineste journalistpris, for – sammen med kolleger fra Danwatch – at have afsløret, hvordan dansk militært udstyr er endt i Israel og blevet brugt i bombningen af Gaza. De fortæller om deres nu prisvindende arbejde sidst i programmet.

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Cold War Cinema
S2 Ep. 10: The Searchers (1956, John Ford) w/ guest Aspen Ballas

Cold War Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 104:15


The Cold War Cinema team returns with special guest Aspen Ballas to discuss John Ford's 1956 western The Searchers. Aspen is a PhD student of English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research primarily focuses on aesthetics of race and class, and the relation between genre, medium, and politics. Synopsis of the film: Texas, 1868. A lone figure approaches a windswept homestead, against a dusty blue sky and flaming red buttes and cathedral-like mesas. Returning from the fight for the Confederacy, Ethan Edwards arrives home to his brother Aaron, Aaron's wife Martha, and to their children Ben, Lucy, little Debbie, and their adopted son Martin Pawley. But this is rough country, and a Comanche raid leaves the Edwards family torn asunder–Aaron, Martha, and Ben dead, and Lucy and Debbie taken captive. For seven years, Ethan and Martin search the vast wilderness, motivated not only by family bonds, but in Ethan's case, bloodlust and wild, racist hatred–a search not only to find Lucy and Debbie, but to enforce racial and sexual purity and to define Americanness itself… On this episode we discuss: The American mythmaking in The Searchers and in westerns generally.  John Ford's attempt to critique anti-Indigenous racism, and the limitations of such a critique in the context of Hollywood filmmaking of this era.  Militant Liberty, a top-secret psychological warfare program created by the Pentagon to promote anti-communist themes in Hollywood movies during the Cold War. John Ford was an eager participant in the program. The broader US imperialist context of the film's release and the historical background of the setting.  _____________________ We love to give book or film recommendations on the podcast, so here are ours for this episode:  Aspen: The Face on Film by Noa Steimatsky; Raoul Peck's docuseries Exterminate all the Brutes (2021) Paul: The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend by Glenn Frankel    Tony: Unsettled Borders: The Militarized Science of Surveillance on Sacred Indigenous Land by Felicity Amaya Schaeffer   Jason: Versions of  Hollywood Crime Cinema: Studies in Ford, Wilder, Coppola, Scorsese, and Others by Carl Freedman _____________________ Like and subscribe to Cold War Cinema, and don't forget to leave us a review! Want to continue the conversation? Drop us a line at any time at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Cold War Cinema, follow along at coldwarcinema.com, or find us online on Bluesky @coldwarcinema.com or on X at @Cold_War_Cinema.   For more from your hosts and guest: Follow Aspen on Letterboxed at @aspenballas. Follow Jason on Bluesky at @JasonAChristian.bsky.social, on X at @JasonAChristian, or on Letterboxed at @exilemagic. Follow Anthony on Bluesky at @tonyjballas.bsky.social, on X at @tonyjballas, or on Letterboxed at @tonyjballas. Follow Paul on Bluesky at @ptklein.com, or on Letterboxed at @ptklein. Paul also writes about movies at www.howotreadmovies.com  _____________________ Logo by Jason Christian  Theme music by DYAD (Charles Ballas and Jeremy Averitt).  Happy listening!

Idées
George Orwell, l'intemporel

Idées

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 44:30


Le numéro de décembre-janvier de La Revue des Deux Mondes consacre son dossier à George Orwell, figure majeure de la pensée, dont l'œuvre continue de résonner avec acuité dans notre monde contemporain. Sous le titre « Orwell, l'intemporel », la Revue propose en effet un ensemble d'articles qui explorent la puissance prophétique de l'auteur de 1984 et La Ferme des animaux, mais aussi la complexité d'un écrivain trop souvent réduit à ses dystopies. Aurélie Julia, la passionnante directrice de la revue, est l'invitée de Pierre-Édouard Deldique, dans ce nouveau numéro du magazine IDÉES. Dans l'éditorial, elle pose une question qui traverse tout le numéro : « Aurions-nous dépassé en 2025 les sombres prédictions de l'écrivain britannique ? ». L'interrogation mérite en effet d'être soulevée. Face à l'essor des pouvoirs autoritaires, à la montée de la surveillance numérique, à l'appauvrissement de la langue, à la prolifération de la post-vérité ou encore aux promesses ambiguës du transhumanisme, Orwell apparaît comme un compagnon de route indispensable pour penser les dérives de nos sociétés. La revue rappelle que la force d'Orwell tient à la cohérence entre sa vie et son œuvre : immersion parmi les plus pauvres, engagement dans la guerre d'Espagne, observation minutieuse des mécanismes de domination. Cette expérience du réel nourrit une lucidité qui, aujourd'hui encore, éclaire nos inquiétudes. À lire aussiCannes 2025: Raoul Peck s'intéresse à la lucidité très contemporaine de George Orwell   Comme à chaque fois, le numéro rassemble des contributions variées, qui dessinent un portrait pluriel de l'écrivain. L'ensemble compose un dossier dense qui mêle littérature, réflexion politique et analyse sociétale. Orwell n'y est pas figé dans une posture de prophète, mais il est présenté comme un penseur du réel, dont la lucidité dérange autant qu'elle éclaire. La revue insiste sur un point essentiel : si Orwell demeure si actuel, ce n'est pas parce qu'il aurait « prédit » notre monde, mais parce qu'il a compris les mécanismes universels du pouvoir, de la manipulation et de la servitude volontaire. En rassemblant des voix diverses, La Revue des Deux Mondes propose un numéro qui invite à relire Orwell dont les textes continuent de nous mettre en garde contre les dérives de notre temps. Ce dossier offre ainsi une porte d'entrée stimulante pour quiconque souhaite comprendre pourquoi, près de 75 ans après sa mort, Orwell demeure l'un des penseurs les plus nécessaires pour affronter les défis du XXIᵉ siècle. La Revue des deux mondes, décembre 2025 – janvier 2026. À écouter aussi :Philippe Jaworski, éditeur d'une sélection d'oeuvres de George Orwell   ► Les références musicales : Superpoze Statues Eurythmics Doubleplusgood (Bande originale du film 1984) Eurythmics Winston's Diary (Bande originale du film 1984) Calvin Russell Big Brother

Idées
George Orwell, l'intemporel

Idées

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 44:30


Le numéro de décembre-janvier de La Revue des Deux Mondes consacre son dossier à George Orwell, figure majeure de la pensée, dont l'œuvre continue de résonner avec acuité dans notre monde contemporain. Sous le titre « Orwell, l'intemporel », la Revue propose en effet un ensemble d'articles qui explorent la puissance prophétique de l'auteur de 1984 et La Ferme des animaux, mais aussi la complexité d'un écrivain trop souvent réduit à ses dystopies. Aurélie Julia, la passionnante directrice de la revue, est l'invitée de Pierre-Édouard Deldique, dans ce nouveau numéro du magazine IDÉES. Dans l'éditorial, elle pose une question qui traverse tout le numéro : « Aurions-nous dépassé en 2025 les sombres prédictions de l'écrivain britannique ? ». L'interrogation mérite en effet d'être soulevée. Face à l'essor des pouvoirs autoritaires, à la montée de la surveillance numérique, à l'appauvrissement de la langue, à la prolifération de la post-vérité ou encore aux promesses ambiguës du transhumanisme, Orwell apparaît comme un compagnon de route indispensable pour penser les dérives de nos sociétés. La revue rappelle que la force d'Orwell tient à la cohérence entre sa vie et son œuvre : immersion parmi les plus pauvres, engagement dans la guerre d'Espagne, observation minutieuse des mécanismes de domination. Cette expérience du réel nourrit une lucidité qui, aujourd'hui encore, éclaire nos inquiétudes. À lire aussiCannes 2025: Raoul Peck s'intéresse à la lucidité très contemporaine de George Orwell   Comme à chaque fois, le numéro rassemble des contributions variées, qui dessinent un portrait pluriel de l'écrivain. L'ensemble compose un dossier dense qui mêle littérature, réflexion politique et analyse sociétale. Orwell n'y est pas figé dans une posture de prophète, mais il est présenté comme un penseur du réel, dont la lucidité dérange autant qu'elle éclaire. La revue insiste sur un point essentiel : si Orwell demeure si actuel, ce n'est pas parce qu'il aurait « prédit » notre monde, mais parce qu'il a compris les mécanismes universels du pouvoir, de la manipulation et de la servitude volontaire. En rassemblant des voix diverses, La Revue des Deux Mondes propose un numéro qui invite à relire Orwell dont les textes continuent de nous mettre en garde contre les dérives de notre temps. Ce dossier offre ainsi une porte d'entrée stimulante pour quiconque souhaite comprendre pourquoi, près de 75 ans après sa mort, Orwell demeure l'un des penseurs les plus nécessaires pour affronter les défis du XXIᵉ siècle. La Revue des deux mondes, décembre 2025 – janvier 2026. À écouter aussi :Philippe Jaworski, éditeur d'une sélection d'oeuvres de George Orwell   ► Les références musicales : Superpoze Statues Eurythmics Doubleplusgood (Bande originale du film 1984) Eurythmics Winston's Diary (Bande originale du film 1984) Calvin Russell Big Brother

Michael and Us
PREVIEW - #682 - Some Footage Is More Equal Than Others

Michael and Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 4:41


Raoul Peck's new documentary ORWELL: 2+2=5 (2025) seeks to show how George Orwell's warnings from the past are being made reality today. The results are less than the sum of their parts. PLUS: We note the passing of Norman Podhoretz. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/147746762

Art of the Cut
Orwell 2+2=5

Art of the Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 63:57


Today on Art of the Cut we speak with Oscar-winning director, Raoul Peck and editor Alexandra Strauss. Both have been on Art of the Cut in the past for Raoul's film, Ernest Cole: Lost and Found.Raoul is an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning and Emmy-winning director/producer for his documentary I Am Not Your Negro. He was also a winner of Cannes Golden Eye Award for Ernest Cole: Lost and Found and a nominee for Orwell: 2+2=5.  He was an International Documentary Award winner for Exterminate All the Brutes. And received Cinema Eye Honors Award nominations for I Am Not Your Negro, and Exterminate all the Brutes.Alexandra has been nominated for numerous awards for her editing, including Cinema Eye Honors Awards for Best Editing for Orwell 2+2=5, Ernest Cole: Lost and Found, I Am Not Your Negro, and Exterminate all the Brutes.On this episode we discuss the importance of voice-over in documentary, how and why to deliver tone, and the power of juxtaposing historical archival with modern news footage.You can read along with this episode - and ALL the episodes - on BorisFX.com's blog site:BorisFX.com/blog/aotc

Your Call
The Authoritarian Playbook: Raoul Peck discusses Orwell 2+2=5

Your Call

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 52:04


Raoul Peck, the acclaimed Haitian filmmaker, discusses his new film, which examines how George Orwell "foretold a chilling, all-too-believable authoritarian future."

Face2Face with David Peck
Dust Bunny - Monsters Under the Same Roof

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 20:25


Recorded live at the Toronto International Film Festival, David Peck sits down with filmmaker Bryan Fuller to discuss Dust Bunny, Fuller's darkly playful and deeply personal feature debut. What begins as a conversation about genre influences, Frankenstein, Blade Runner and Gremlins, turns inward, as Fuller reflects on childhood fear, imagination, and fairy tales. Together they explore how the film reframes monsters as emotional realities rather than fantasy creatures, and how humour, wonder, and visual style create both distance and healing. Dust Bunny emerges as a story for adults that is frightening, funny, and so tender. Bryan Fuller is an acclaimed writer, producer, and filmmaker celebrated for his visually striking, emotionally complex storytelling. He is best known as the creator of genre-defining television series including Hannibal, Pushing Daisies, Wonderfalls, and Dead Like Me, as well as his work on Star Trek: Discovery and American Gods. Across television, Fuller has built a reputation for blending dark humour, heightened fantasy, and deeply human themes, often exploring identity, trauma, and transformation through bold, imaginative worlds.With Dust Bunny, his feature-film debut, Fuller brings his singular voice to cinema. Premiering at TIFF's Midnight Madness, the film merges fairy tale, horror, and wit into a deeply personal story rooted in childhood fear and resilience. Whether working in television or film, Fuller continues to push genre boundaries, crafting stories that are visually lush, emotionally resonant, and unafraid to confront the monsters—real and imagined—that shape us.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis.With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people.At heart, he simply loves good conversation and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck, ICBL and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colin McEnroe Show
The Nose looks at ‘PLUR1BUS' and ‘Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5'

The Colin McEnroe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 50:00


This week’s Nose — guest hosted by writer and journalist Lindsay Lee Wallace — looks at: PLUR1BUS is a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller series created by Vince Gilligan. Apple TV describes its premise like this: “The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.” Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol, one of the few people on the planet who weren’t part of the “Joining,” an event that turned most of humanity into a — very polite — hive mind. And: Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 is the new documentary from Raoul Peck. Peck’s 2017 film about James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. GUESTS: Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Fantasy Filmballpodcast Mercy Quaye: Founder and president of The Narrative Project Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Truth, Treason & Moral Courage

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 35:01


In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Matt Whitaker and Rupert Evans about their film Truth and Treason. They explore the complexities of good and evil and the emotional weight of loyalty and doubt in the context of Nazi Germany. We dig into the nature of violence, the importance of subtext in relationships, and the challenges of bravery and conformity. The film serves as a poignant reminder of the need for compassion and the call to action against oppression in today's world.Rupert Evans is an actor and director best known for his leading roles in Amazon's The Man in the High Castle, CBS's Charmed & Netflix's Bridgerton Season 2. His recent work includes the BBC adaptation of the Moonflower Murders alongside Lesley Manville, & the Nordic crime drama Wisting. Evans' feature breakthrough came as FBI agent John Meyers in Guillermo Del Toro's Hellboy. He has since starred in American Pastoral with Ewan McGregor & Jennifer Connelly, the thriller The Boy with Lauren Cohan, and Alejandro Amenábar's Agora opposite Rachel Weisz. Evans has led acclaimed productions such as the Golden Globe–nominated Emma & the BAFTA nominated Fingersmith. His other notable credits include The Secrets, Fleming, The Village, Lucan, World Without End, and Poirot.On stage, Evans is a Royal Shakespeare Company alumnus, having played the Dauphin in King John, earning an Ian Charleson Award nomination.Matt Whitaker has written and directed for film and television, becoming a leading storyteller for more than 30 years, in the WWII genre. His produced screenplays include the acclaimed war dramas Saints & Soldiers & Instrument of War. Beyond narrative features, he has creative-produced or directed over 100 commercials and short films across more than 30 countries. Whitaker's documentary work includes award winning films for PBS such as Ancestors & Small Fortunes: Microcredit & the Future of Poverty, featuring Nobel Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus & Academy Award–winning actress Linda Hunt.In 2002, Whitaker traveled to Germany with the last surviving member of a teenage resistance group opposing the Nazis. That profound experience resulted in the PBS documentary Truth & Conviction: The Helmuth Hübener Story.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis.With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people.At heart, he simply loves good conversation and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world. For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck, ICBL and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face2Face with David Peck
Calorie - Eisha Marjara on Art, Trauma, Memory & Meaning

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 28:27


In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, David Peck speaks with filmmaker Eisha Marjara about her new film Calorie, a story rooted in the emotional aftershocks of the 1985 Air India bombing. Drawing from her own family history and loss, Marjara unpacks the complex layers of grief, identity, and resilience embodied in Monica—a single mother living in the long shadow of tragedy. Together, they explore how personal trauma intersects with political and cultural histories, and how storytelling can reveal universal truths that bridge cultures and foster empathy. Calorie opens in theaters on November 28 and will be available elsewhere soon.Eisha Marjara gained recognition with her NFB docudrama Desperately Seeking Helen, winning the Critic's Choice Award at Locarno and the Jury Prize at München. She later wrote and directed. The Tourist, House for Sale, and the award-winning feature Venus. Her NFB short documentary Am I the Skinniest Person You've Ever Seen? won the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short at the 2024 Hot Docs Festival, as well as Best Documentary at Frontdoc, and at It's All True film festival.Calorie is her most recent feature to date, inspired by real events.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis.With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people.At heart, he simply loves good conversation and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck, ICBL and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Front Burner
How Orwell's words became our reality

Front Burner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 27:26


Writer George Orwell has had a major impact on the way we talk about and view the world. His book 1984 introduced us to words and phrases like “thoughtcrime,” “doublespeak” and “Big Brother,” which have become common parts of our vocabulary. Seventy five years after his death, his ideas around mass surveillance and propaganda continue to resonate in a world of Big Tech, challenges to democracy, and distrust of institutions.The new documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 by filmmaker Raoul Peck explores the origin of Orwell's ideas, and how they connect to political events like the January 6th insurrection, the persecution of the Rohingya people in Myanmar, and the invasion of Ukraine.Raoul Peck joins guest host Daemon Fairless to talk about Orwell's life, his words, and the ideological battle over his ideas.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Face2Face with David Peck
Guillaume Marbeck - Becoming Godard

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 35:08


In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Guillaume Marbeck, the star of Richard Linklater's film Nouvelle Vague. They discuss Guillaume's journey from being an extra to a lead actor, the importance of trust and authenticity in filmmaking, and the unique directing style of Linklater. The conversation delves into the challenges of acting without the use of eyes, the dynamics on set, and the personal growth that comes from taking risks in the creative process.“You don't make a film, the film makes you.” Jean- Luc GodardGuillaume MarbeckGuillaume Marbeck, is a professional photographer in the capital. His training at ESRA, supplemented by acting training at the Actors Factory and short film experience in the United States with Rock and a Hard Place, laid the foundations for a career in which he brilliantly combines art and technique. In Paris, Marbeck stands out for his ability to create portraits that are both refined and authentic. Whether outdoors, where he exploits natural light to reveal the true essence of his subjects, or in the studio, where he uses sophisticated equipment to create precisely sculpted images, his work is a perfect blend of naturalness and elegance for your actor book, model book or corporate CV photo. Alongside his career as a photographer, Guillaume Marbeck is preparing to make his big screen debut. He will play Jean-Luc Godard in the lead role in Richard Linklater 's upcoming film Nouvelle Vague, a film about the genesis of Breathless, an iconic film of the Nouvelle Vague with Jean Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck, ICBL and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
Interview Only w/ Raoul Peck - Alternative Facts & Propaganda: Orwell's Warning For Trump's America

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 59:13 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, filmmaker Raoul Peck joins Chuck to discuss his powerful new documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 — an exploration of truth, propaganda, and power in the age of Trump. Peck, whose work often examines systems of control and colonialism, draws from Orwell’s life and letters to reveal how 1984 was never just a warning about the future — it was a reflection of the present. He and Chuck unpack how doublespeak, “alternative facts,” and the rewriting of history have crept into modern democracies, from the U.S. to Russia, and what Orwell’s insights reveal about the fragility of truth today. Peck also reflects on his own Haitian roots and how the legacy of colonialism still shapes global politics, from America’s interference in Haiti to its uneasy role as an arbiter of democracy abroad. The conversation turns to the media’s complicity in enabling authoritarian narratives, the dangers of AI-driven misinformation, and why reclaiming truth — and teaching future generations to defend it — may be the defining struggle of our time. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Raoul Peck joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 How did you end up directing Orwell 2+2=5? 03:30 Coming from Haiti, you have a real understanding of abuse of power 05:00 Working with legendary documentarian Alex Gibney on the project 06:30 Would the film have been released if Kamala Harris had one? 08:00 Americans are becoming familiar with “doublespeak” under Trump 09:00 The contradiction of leading democracies being colonial 09:45 Orwell grew up in India, saw colonialism firsthand 11:00 Orwell joined Imperial Police Force in Burma 12:15 Orwell’s letters revealed his inspiration and thought process 13:15 Orwell struggled to finish 1984 while very sick 14:15 Using historical media to create the documentary, no re-enactments 16:45 Why not tell this story in a movie? Does 1984 need to be re-made? 18:00 1984 was only a portion of the story 19:00 Orwell was writing about the present and warning about the future 20:45 US story starting with lies about the Iraq War using propaganda 22:15 Americans think authoritarianism only comes from “the other side” 23:00 Language sets the stage for the erosion of democracy 23:45 Authoritarians seek to remake and revise history 24:45 Russian citizens have basically given up on truth, don’t believe anything 25:30 Trump’s use of “alternative facts” is incredibly Orwellian 26:30 Trump accuses any negative coverage of being “fake news” 27:15 U.S. government purging certain words from their websites 29:15 Authoritarian takeovers can move very quickly 30:00 Journalism and discourse are controlled by a few tech companies 30:45 Trouble distributing the documentary in the current political climate? 32:15 Documentary breaking records…. But what does that say? 33:45 Too many people are tuning out during Trump’s second term 34:15 People take democracy and their freedoms for granted 35:30 Mike Pence saved democracy… temporarily 36:30 AI generated videos will make people questions everything 37:30 Most of the press is captive to a few billionaires 38:30 The technology isn’t the problem, lack of regulation is 40:00 Humans will want interpersonal contact in AI era 42:00 There is no such thing as neutrality in politics 43:30 Beating authoritarianism will take a generation in America 45:15 Why have Haiti and the Dominican Republic gone so differently? 47:00 The slave rebellion caused the U.S. to treat Haiti as a pariah 48:30 Haiti suffered from “cannon diplomacy” from colonial powers 49:15 The U.S. meddling in Haiti has always caused problems 51:30 U.S. has always asserted control in the western hemisphere 53:00 Next project is doc about assasination of Haiti’s president 54:00 Using AI as a tool in creating films? 56:00 Government has performed almost no oversight of AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
Full Episode - The Double Standard Destroying American Politics + Alternative Facts & Propaganda: Orwell's Warning For Trump's America

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 144:43 Transcription Available


Chuck Todd breaks down the ongoing government shutdown and the deep dysfunction gripping Washington. With the shutdown dragging into late October, Trump is reportedly tapping private donors to pay the military, while Speaker Mike Johnson keeps the House out of session — a move Chuck calls a major political blunder. As Trump consolidates control over both the presidency and Congress, Republicans appear more focused on shielding him than exercising oversight. Meanwhile, the Oversight Committee under James Comer has devolved into partisan theater, investigating the Bidens while ignoring blatant corruption in Trump’s orbit. Chuck argues that without real congressional checks, America risks drifting toward the kind of pre-revolutionary rot the Founders warned about — where power, privilege, and impunity rule unchecked. Then, filmmaker Raoul Peck joins Chuck to discuss his powerful new documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 — an exploration of truth, propaganda, and power in the age of Trump. Peck, whose work often examines systems of control and colonialism, draws from Orwell’s life and letters to reveal how 1984 was never just a warning about the future — it was a reflection of the present. He and Chuck unpack how doublespeak, “alternative facts,” and the rewriting of history have crept into modern democracies, from the U.S. to Russia, and what Orwell’s insights reveal about the fragility of truth today. Peck also reflects on his own Haitian roots and how the legacy of colonialism still shapes global politics, from America’s interference in Haiti to its uneasy role as an arbiter of democracy abroad. The conversation turns to the media’s complicity in enabling authoritarian narratives, the dangers of AI-driven misinformation, and why reclaiming truth — and teaching future generations to defend it — may be the defining struggle of our time. Finally, he hops in the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the publication of the Federalist Papers and why their lessons are extremely pertinent in the Trump era, answers questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football recap. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 06:00 The government shutdown continues into the end of October 06:45 Trump tapping private donor to pay the military 07:45 Democrats have earned the leverage to reopen the government 08:15 Mike Johnson making a huge mistake by keeping House out of session 10:00 Voters want Congress to serve as a check on an unpopular president 11:45 House Republicans look like they’re out to lunch & on vacation 12:45 Trump says he’s both the speaker and the president 15:30 Sen. Lankford admits R’s would be furious if Biden was doing what Trump is 16:30 Everything now is viewed or ignored through a partisan lens 18:45 Without congressional oversight, we lose our founding framework 19:30 Qatari jet gift was the type of bribe our founders warned about 20:30 Republicans in charge of oversight ignoring plane bribe 21:30 Trump using coin scheme to build international bribery racket, R’s ignore it 23:00 The oversight committee under Comer has become a partisan weapon 23:45 Trump is ordering the DOJ to compensate his own business 25:15 Trump is using his power to direct money to his companies 26:00 The double standard from Republicans is insulting to the American people 28:45 Trump’s orbit is giving pre-revolutionary France vibes 29:30 Oversight is still investigating the Biden family 30:15 Democrats aren’t on moral high ground after Biden’s family pardons 31:15 If the Bidens were doing anything Trump was doing, R’s would impeach 32:00 Oversight has become partisan entertainment 32:45 Democrats weren’t interested in Epstein until it entangled Trump 33:30 Trump’s desperation to hold the house is to avoid oversight 34:15 Trump could stonewall oversight, but private companies can’t 35:00 Private companies can’t go to law enforcement when extorted 35:45 Mike Johnson is the weakest speaker in the modern era 37:45 Raoul Peck joins the Chuck ToddCast 39:15 How did you end up directing Orwell 2+2=5? 41:15 Coming from Haiti, you have a real understanding of abuse of power 42:45 Working with legendary documentarian Alex Gibney on the project 44:15 Would the film have been released if Kamala Harris had one? 45:45 Americans are becoming familiar with "doublespeak" under Trump 46:45 The contradiction of leading democracies being colonial 47:30 Orwell grew up in India, saw colonialism firsthand 48:45 Orwell joined Imperial Police Force in Burma 50:00 Orwell's letters revealed his inspiration and thought process 51:00 Orwell struggled to finish 1984 while very sick 52:00 Using historical media to create the documentary, no re-enactments 54:30 Why not tell this story in a movie? Does 1984 need to be re-made? 55:45 1984 was only a portion of the story 56:45 Orwell was writing about the present and warning about the future 58:30 US story starting with lies about the Iraq War using propaganda 1:00:00 Americans think authoritarianism only comes from "the other side" 1:00:45 Language sets the stage for the erosion of democracy 1:01:30 Authoritarians seek to remake and revise history 1:02:30 Russian citizens have basically given up on truth, don't believe anything 1:03:15 Trump's use of "alternative facts" is incredibly Orwellian 1:04:15 Trump accuses any negative coverage of being "fake news" 1:05:00 U.S. government purging certain words from their websites 1:07:00 Authoritarian takeovers can move very quickly 1:07:45 Journalism and discourse are controlled by a few tech companies 1:08:30 Trouble distributing the documentary in the current political climate? 1:10:00 Documentary breaking records…. But what does that say? 1:11:30 Too many people are tuning out during Trump's second term 1:12:00 People take democracy and their freedoms for granted 1:13:15 Mike Pence saved democracy… temporarily 1:14:15 AI generated videos will make people questions everything 1:15:15 Most of the press is captive to a few billionaires 1:16:15 The technology isn't the problem, lack of regulation is 1:17:45 Humans will want interpersonal contact in AI era 1:19:45 There is no such thing as neutrality in politics 1:21:15 Beating authoritarianism will take a generation in America 1:23:00 Why have Haiti and the Dominican Republic gone so differently? 1:24:45 The slave rebellion caused the U.S. to treat Haiti as a pariah 1:26:15 Haiti suffered from "cannon diplomacy" from colonial powers 1:27:00 The U.S. meddling in Haiti has always caused problems 1:29:15 U.S. has always asserted control in the western hemisphere 1:30:45 Next project is doc about assasination of Haiti's president 1:31:45 Using AI as a tool in creating films? 1:33:45 Government has performed almost no oversight of AI 1:36:00 ToddCast Time Machine 1:36:45 This week, in 1787 was the initial publication of the Federalist Papers 1:37:30 The papers were America's first political blog 1:38:30 Hamilton began by debating whether reason or rage would win out 1:39:45 Federalist #51 argued ambition must be made to counteract ambition 1:41:00 America's biggest problem now is an extraordinarily weak congress 1:41:45 Hamilton warned of political parties & can't limit it to one or two 1:42:45 Federalist #70 warned against an overly powerful executive 1:43:45 Federalist #65 worried that impeachment would become a partisan exercise 1:45:45 Federalist #78 argued that judges should never be elected 1:47:00 Madison argued in favor of slow deliberation 1:48:30 Founders warned that too few representatives breeds corruption 1:50:00 Hamilton argued that rights are only guaranteed by people enforcing them 1:52:00 Ask Chuck 1:52:15 Should Democrats flip the script and use "America First" messaging? 1:54:45 Should Democrats reign in ActBlue for advertising? 1:58:45 Why are there no consequences for cabinet members lying to congress? 2:00:45 Will Trump governing only for supporters backfire in the midterms? 2:04:15 College football updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast All Day
Episode 560: After the Hunt, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, John Candy: I Like Me, Orwell: 2+2=5, Remembering Diane Keaton

Breakfast All Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 48:45


It's an insane Arthouse Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day, so let's get right to it. In our latest episode, we have reviews of: AFTER THE HUNT: The latest provocation from Luca Guadagnino, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri. We have thoughts. In theaters. IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU: Rose Byrne is great as a harried mom in this indie thriller from writer-director Mary Bronstein. In theaters. JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME: This star-studded documentary takes an appreciative look at the life and career of comedian John Candy, who died at just 43. Streaming on Prime Video. ORWELL: 2+2=5: Raoul Peck's extended video essay reminds us that George Orwell was right all along in warning us about authoritarianism. In theaters. Plus we shared a few thoughts on the prolific career of Diane Keaton, who died this past week at age 79. We'll go more in-depth on the Oscar winner's work with our November Off the Menu poll, so keep an eye out for that and pick the film of hers you'd like to see us review. Thanks for being here in the middle of the week with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

Top Docs:  Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers
“Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5” with Raoul Peck

Top Docs: Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 34:37


It's easy to glibly identify what's happening as “Orwellian”:  that we live in an era of “newspeak,” that we have reached the point at which the depths of the surveillance state of 1984 seems all too possible, maybe even already here. But in his new “Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5”, Raoul Peck (“I am Not Your Negro”, “Exterminate All the Brutes”, “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found”) digs much deeper into these possibilities, demonstrating how Orwell's words resonated throughout the first half of the 20th century, only to become all that much relevant in our own day.   Drawing widely from Orwell's corpus--not just the later novels, 1984 and Animal Farm but from earlier work and Orwell's essays as well--Peck gives us a sense of a mind at work, seeking to bring together art and politics to reveal his world's contradictions.  And by fashioning as a spine to the film Orwell's final months on the remote island of Jura as well as in sanitariums and hospitals and tuberculosis destroyed his lungs, all while striving to finish his final novel, 1984, Peck creates a sense of the mortal urgency facing Orwell then and us now.   “Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5” is now playing in theaters.   Follow: @topdocspod on Instagram and X/twitter   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 8:28


George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck about his new film, which is in theaters nationwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Movie Madness
Episode 601: End Of Line. For So Much.

Movie Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 106:21


Another October week and another ten movie reviews for you from Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy. They look a new rom-com with the star of the recent Strangers films (Maintenance Required) and a new Dakota Fanning horror film from the director of the original Strangers (Vicious). They go back a couple Sundances for a father/daughter story amidst the AIDS crisis (Fairyland), the same era that gave us the inspiration for a new ‘80s remake (Deathstalker). On the documentary front after Raoul Peck scares you into where our country is today (Orwell: 2+2=5) you can curl up with a film about a comic legend (John Candy: I Like Me). Jennifer Lopez takes center stage in a musical version of an Oscar winner (Kiss of the Spider Woman) while Keira Knightley tries to solve a mystery on a yacht (The Woman In Cabin 10). Finally, Channing Tatum is a criminal on the lam in a Toys ‘R' Us (Roofman) and we go back to the world of the grid, this time with Jared Leto (Tron: Ares)3:53 - Maintenance Required13:23 - Vicious23:37 - Fairyland30:53 - Deathstalker41:21 - Orwell: 2+2=550:24 - John Candy: I Like Me59:32 - Kiss of the Spider Woman1:08:43 - The Woman In Cabin 101:19:17 - Roofman1:30:15 - Tron: AresCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

The Assignment with Audie Cornish
Why Orwell's '1984' is having a moment in 2025

The Assignment with Audie Cornish

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 31:07


Film director Raoul Peck grew up in Haiti and the Congo, and is no stranger to authoritarianism. So it was an easy “yes” when he was offered access to author George Orwell's entire body of work, from the original manuscript of “1984” to letters and journals. The result is “Orwell: 2+2=5,” a documentary about how a man named Eric Arthur Blair became the timeless face of truth. Peck talks to Audie about his take on Orwell's legacy and what it still has to teach us.   --  This episode was Produced by Madeleine Thompson and Lori Galarreta Senior Producer: Matt Martinez  Technical Director: Dan Dzula   Executive Producer:  Steve Lickteig  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Call
The Authoritarian Playbook: Raoul Peck discusses Orwell 2+2=5

Your Call

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 52:05


Raoul Peck, the acclaimed Haitian filmmaker, discusses his new film, which examines how George Orwell "foretold a chilling, all-too-believable authoritarian future."

Political Theater
An Orwell movie for Orwellian times

Political Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 25:08


Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5," the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CQ on Congress
Political Theater: An Orwell movie for Orwellian times

CQ on Congress

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 25:08


Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5," the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Best Picture Podcast
Interview With "Orwell: 2+2=5" Filmmaker Raoul Peck

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 27:36


"Orwell: 2+2=5" is a documentary film, directed and produced by Raoul Peck. It follows the life and career of George Orwell, examining how his political observations remain relevant in the present day, particularly the lessons from his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four." Damian Lewis narrates the film as Orwell. The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premiere section, where it received positive reviews and was nominated for the L'Œil d'Or. Peck was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience on making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 3rd by NEON. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Face2Face with David Peck
Faith, Power, & Resistance - Nuns vs The Vatican

Face2Face with David Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 22:48


In this conversation, David Peck interviews Lorena Luciano, the director of the documentary Nuns vs.The Vatican. They discuss the film's exploration of the sexual abuse of nuns by clergy, the importance of accountability, and the role of storytelling in advocating for social justice. Lorena shares her personal journey that led her to create the film, emphasizing the need for community support and the courage to speak out against injustices. The conversation highlights the film's themes of love, responsibility, and the power of truth in challenging institutions.Lorena Luciano was born and raised in Italy, where she graduated from the School of Law at Milan University, Lorena Luciano moved to New York City in 1996 to pursue her career in documentary filmmaking. In 1998 her first feature documentary on Italian iconoclast playwright-performer Dario Fo, a Nobel Laureate in Literature, entered the Venice Film Festival's official selection.Lorena is the recipient of several prestigious artist grants such as the MacArthur Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the Ben & Jerry Foundation, and Chicken & Egg Pictures. Her media work focuses on social issues, the environment, the human rights as well as on the arts. Her films, winners of numerous awards, have been screened and distributed internationally.She lives in New York with her two children and her husband and film partner Filippo Piscopo.David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Gillian Anderson, Jason Issacs and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He's a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David's work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it's one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck, ICBL and Face2Face. Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.