FRED Film Radio - English Channel

At Focus London 2024, Fred Film Radio had the pleasure of speaking with Alessandra Gonnella, a writer, director and producer. She shared with us some highlights of the year for her personally, having recently wrapped on a series for Paramount based on a short film, as well as having founded Nervosa Pictures, aiming to support female-led productions. Alelessandra Gonnella further spoke about the ev...

The timeless tale of betrayal and vengeance, "The Count of Monte Cristo", returned to the screen with a captivating adaptation presented at the Rome Film Fest released in Italy on RAI 1 from the 13th of January 2025. Directed by the Oscar-winning Bille August ("Pelle the Conqueror") and starring Sam Claflin ("Hunger Games", "Me Before You"), this version dives deep into the psyche of Edmond Dantès...

A very spirited Mamounia-set interview with actress Virginie Efira, member of the international jury of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival. After enthusing about the first and second feature competition and what she is sharing with her fellow-jury members discussing the films vying for the Golden Star ("an intimacy" that manifests "without sharing anything about your intimacy"), the Be...

Oscar winner and three-time Golden Globe winner actress-recently-turned-director Patricia Arquette, a member of the international jury presided over by Luca Guadagnino which will decide upon the winner of the Golden Star of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, talks about bestowing and winning awards, and discovering films by fledgling directors – especially in light of the fact that sh...

"The Criminals" by Serhat Karaaslan is one of the projects that were included in this year's edition of the Torino Film Lab, in the  Script Lab section. We talked with the director about the premises of the story and the idea for its development, that will be helped and completed through TFlab. An adaptation of a short film, about a young couple not free to make love, in todays Turkey The project...

Eszter Angyalosy is the Head Of Studies of Series Lab, the section of Torino Film Lab dedicated to the development of tv series projects. in this talk she speaks about the ever changing world of series production and the challenges TFLab faces every edition in order to be ud dated and on the same pace with whjat the audience and the streamers are looking for. The evolution of the series into limit...

In this exclusive interview conducted for Fred Film Radio, I had the distinct pleasure of engaging in a captivating dialogue with two esteemed figures in the world of cinema: Jun Lana, the Director behind the thought-provoking film "Becky and Badette," and the exceptionally talented actress, Eugene Domingo. Our conversation unfolded amidst the vibrant ambiance of the renowned 26th Far East Film Fe...

At the Museum of Modern Art in New York, we had the pleasure of meeting Chiara Mastroianni at the opening night of the highly anticipated retrospective "Marcello and Chiara Mastroianni: A Family Affair", running from December 12, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This extraordinary celebration honors the cinematic legacy of Marcello Mastroianni and the remarkable career of his daughter, Chiara Mastroianni...

The 50 Days of Cinema in Florence 2024 concludes with a day dedicated to Irish cinema, curated by N.I.C.E. – New Italian Cinema Events. In this exclusive interview, acclaimed director Luke McManus takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable documentary, "North Circular". Set along Dublin’s iconic North Circular Road, the film is a profound exploration of the area’s physical journey and the rich t...

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof is one of the prestigious guests of the "Conversations" section of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, where his latest film, the Cannes-premiered and -awarded "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" (Special Jury Prize), was also at the centre of a Gala Screening. Ahead of his masterclass at the Moroccan event, asked about his switch, in "The Seed of the Sacred...

A very interesting conversation with Danish-Iranian director and scriptwriter Ali Abbasi, who is a member of the international jury who will bestow the Golden Star of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival. The author of "Shelley" (2016), "Border" (2018, Un Certain Regard Award for Best Film), "Holy Spider" (2022, Best Actress in Cannes for Zar Amir Ebrahimi) and more recently the Cannes-p...

At the River to River Film Festival in Florence, acclaimed actor Vinay Pathak offered an intimate glimpse into his role in "Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa". In a candid interview, he highlighted the strong connections among the cast and the film’s unique approach to portraying meaningful relationships. A Script Rooted in Connection Vinay Pathak shared his first impressions of the script, penned by h...

In a compelling interview at the River to River Film Festival in Florence, Shalini Ushadevi, the director of "Ennenum", explored the complex layers of her film. The story delves into the themes of love, manipulation, and immortality, using a captivating narrative to engage viewers. Ushadevi's film follows Jiva, a character who embodies life itself and sells the concept of eternal love. A key line...

In this exclusive interview, we delve into the intricate layers of "Brief Story of a Family" with its director, Jianjie Lin. Set against the backdrop of China’s evolving societal landscape, the film explores the ambiguous intentions of its characters, particularly the enigmatic Shou. Portrayed in a way that enhances the audience's intrigue, Shou invites deep reflection and discussion. "Brief Story...

"Nosferatu" by Robert Eggers, coming out in Italian cinemas on January 1st, marks the third collaboration between the director and actor Willem Dafoe.  Dafoe was indeed among the protagonists of "The Lighthouse" and "The Northman", the second and third film directed by the American director who made his directorial debut in 2015 with "The Witch". "Nosferatu" draws inspiration from both the 1922 ma...

Alex Lo is the producer of "Honeyjoon" by Lilian T. Mehrel, a comedy film project included in the Comedy Lab section, born to help develop and produce international comedies. The film is the story of a kurdish-iranian mother and her American daughter making a trip  together to Azores Islands, after the passing of the father/husband. This bonding holiday will be the occasion for discovering each ot...

Brazilian director Walter Salles is one of the prestigious guests of the "Conversations" section of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, where his latest film, the magnificent "I'm Still Here" was also at the centre of a Gala Screening. The masterclass, moderated by Jean-Pierre Lavoignat, truly delightful and captivating, was illuminated by the humanistic elegance and profound gentlenes...

Ahead of the "Conversation" that brings him to the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, exiled Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov sat down with us at the Mamounia for a chat, during which comically, we were gradually joined by several persistent buzzing insects – however not flies, but bees. Asked about his background in theatre and scenography, and how it influenced the extremely sensor...

Acclaimed French director François Ozon, whose incredibly versatile and prolific career is the focus of one of the captivating Conversations curated by the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, sheds light on what has guided him through his formidable, and formidably multifaceted career since his first short films and his debut feature "Sitcom" (1998). The author of "Under the Sand" (2000),...

Australian director Justin Kurzel, famed for the 2015 Palme d'Or contender "Macbeth and True History of the Kelly Gang" (2018), amongst others, most recently saluted in competition in Cannes for "Nitram" (2021), which owed his actor Caleb Landry Jones an interpretation prize in Cannes, tells us more "The Order", premiered in competition in Venice, which just opened the 21st edition of the Marrakec...

Sharon Stone has been the recipient of the Stella della Mole award, at the 42nd Torino Film Festival. The award has been given for her career and for her humanitarian work that the actress is tirelessly bringing on since many years. For the occasion, she was asked to choose a film from her career to show to the public: her choice fell on "The Quick and The Dead" by Sam Raimi. "Casino" is my best f...

Billy Zane is the producer and lead actor of “Waltzing with Brando”, the film directed by Bill Fishman. The film narrates a hidden side of the persona Marlon Brando, when visited in the Hawaii by an architect that was supposed to build a resort on one of the island the actor owned. The film has been the closing night of the Festival, that celebrated Marlon brando with a complete retrospective of a...

At the 42th Torino Film Festival, FRED Film Radio interviewed Jacob Møller, director of “Madame Ida”, a movie presented in competition. A story of love and lack of love “Madame Ida” is the first feature film of Jacob Møller. Where did this story come from? “I suppose it came from when I was writing it, I was very fascinated about the meaning of love and lack of love in our lives. And that came fro...

Vince Vaughn was honoured with the Stella Della Mole Award during the 42nd Torino Film Festival, the actor came to the festival to introduce and talk about his film "Swingers", that was his international breakthrough. In this chat with Angelo Acerbi, the actor talks about his career, his roles and his craft. We were a bunch of friends having fun Vince Vaughn confesses, thinking about the times he...

Dissident's producer Aleksandr Omelyanov explains the reason for producing a film that tells a story based on the politically complex history of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, and how he and the director decided to navigate the difficult balance between historical accuracy and creative storytelling. Dima Yaroshenko explains how he approached the character he plays in the film, working on the many l...