FRED Film Radio - English Channel

The director of Conclave, Edward Berger, talks about his first English-language feature, based on Robert Harris’ best-seller.

he Australian director Adam Elliot talks to FRED about how he conceived Memoir of a snail as it just won first prize in Annecy.

Director Audrey Diwan and her actresses Merlant and Huang on why they decided to revisit an erotic cinema classic giving it a contemporary and feminist look.

“Possibility of paradise” the quest for a new Eden in a tropical purgatory, where dreams face reality: what is a good life, and how to live it? The post“Possibility of paradise” interview with director Mladen Kovačevićappeared first onFred Film Radio.

"Songs of slow burning earth", the normalisation of war depicted through an impressive cinematographic documentary: filming as a tool to resist during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The post“Songs of slow burning earth”, interview with the director Olha Zhurba and the protagonist Ganna Vasykappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Edge of Night” explores the profound complexities of loyalty and identity amidst societal struggles. Discover how Türker Süer captures the emotional essence of his characters in this compelling narrative. The post“Edge of Night”, interview with Director Türker Süerappeared first onFred Film Radio.

M- Son of the century, premiering at Venice 81, is a contemporary portrait of Mussolini and his political rise The post“M- Son of the century”, interview with director Joe Wright and actor Luca Marinelliappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Don’t Cry Butterfly” captures the intricacies of love and betrayal with a blend of horror and comedy. Discover how Dương Diệu Linh presents the emotional depth of her characters in this engaging narrative. The post“Don’t Cry Butterfly,” Interview with Director Dương Diệu Linhappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Familiar Touch” is an evocative exploration of aging and identity, highlighting the emotional depth of love and connection through Kathleen Chalfant's powerful portrayal. Discover how Sarah Friedland captures the complexities of human relationships in this heartfelt narrative. The post“Familiar Touch,” interview with Sarah Friedland and Kathleen Chalfantappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Perfumed with Mint” delves into themes of emotional struggle and resilience against the haunting backdrop of Cairo. Discover how Muhammed Hamdy captures the essence of a generation in this evocative narrative. The post“Perfumed with Mint” interview with Director Muhammed Hamdyappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Carissa” is a heartfelt exploration of identity and family dynamics in a small community. Discover how Deidré Jantjies and Gretchen Ramsden bring this poignant story to life. The post“Carissa,” Interview with Producer Deidré Jantjies and Actress Gretchen Ramsdenappeared first onFred Film Radio.

Michael Premo chose a hard task: depicting in his documentary "Homegrown" the lives and motivations of three American nationalists, Trump supporters, preparing for the assault to the Capitol: Americans at war with each other. Being a black man the challenge was a lot harder. The post“Homegrown”, interview with the director Michael Premoappeared first onFred Film Radio.

Jethro Massey brings us to Paris with "Paul and Paulette Take A Bath", a romantic unusual comedy about two people that meet and fall in love over a fascination that Paulette has for the macabre in history. Unconventional and intriguing. The post“Paul and Paulette Take A Bath”, interview with the director Jethro Massey and the actors Marie Benati and Jérémie Galianaappeared first onFred Film Radio.

Mónica Taboada-Tapia, director, “Alma del desierto”, a heartfelt documentary following the struggle for justice of Georgina, a transgender Indigenous woman in Colombia The post“Alma del desierto”, interview with the director Mónica Taboada-Tapiaappeared first onFred Film Radio.

"Love" is a healing film that deals with love and sexuality in a way we did not know we needed. No moral judgements, no social constrictions, the freedom to be oneself as a rule. This wonderful world created by the director Dag Johan Haugerud is a gem not to lose. The post“Love”, interview with the director Dag Johan Haugerud and actress Andrea Braein Hovigappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Alpha” explores the complexities of friendship and rebellion amid a turbulent socio-political landscape. Discover how Jan-Willem van Ewijk captures the essence of youth in this thought-provoking film. The post“Alpha,” interview with Director Jan-Willem van Ewijk and actors Reinout Scholten van Aschat, Gijs Scholten van Aschatappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“Seeking Haven for MR Rambo” navigates the complexities of loyalty and belonging within contemporary urban life. Discover how Khaled Mansour captures the essence of resilience in this compelling narrative. The post“Seeking Haven for MR Rambo,” interview with Director Khaled Mansourappeared first onFred Film Radio.

Joker: Folie À Deux, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Golden Lion “Joker”, is back in Venice’s competition The post“Joker: Folie À Deux”, interview with director Todd Phillipsappeared first onFred Film Radio.

"I think the story is tragically more relevant maybe than ever in its thousands of years of existence" The post“The Mahabharata”, interview with producer Simon Brookappeared first onFred Film Radio.

“For me it was important to go to the war zone, as soon as possible, to try to describe reality as it unfolds” The post“Of Dogs and Men”, interview with director Dani Rosenbergappeared first onFred Film Radio.

"The film is mysterious, it doesn't explain everything, and it was important to me that it would stay like that" The post“Basileia”, interview with director Isabella Torre e and actor Elliot Crosset Hoveappeared first onFred Film Radio.

From the 81. Venice Film Festival, all the behind-the-scenes glimpses day by day. The postVenice Film Festival English Daily – 6th Septemberappeared first onFred Film Radio.

From the 81. Venice Film Festival, all the behind-the-scenes glimpses day by day. The postVenice Film Festival English Daily – 5th Septemberappeared first onFred Film Radio.

"Stranger Eyes" is a thriller directed by Yeo Siew Hua. A little girl disappears, the young parents will find an unsettling truth while looking for her. A thriller with a warning about how being seen and wanted to be watched can be a danger. The post“Stranger Eyes”, interview with the director Yeo Siew Huaappeared first onFred Film Radio.

With "April", director Dea Kulumbegashvili brings us into the rural Georgian society, where the female situation is of oppression and impositions by the patriarchy, when a female doctor tries to help women to emancipate in the use of their body and their will. The post“April”, interview with the director Dea Kulumbegashviliappeared first onFred Film Radio.