FRED Film Radio - English Channel

Katharina Rivilis discusses I’ll Be Gone in June at Cannes 2026, exploring adolescence, post-9/11 America and memory.

Aina Clotet discusses Viva at Cannes 2026, exploring desire, illness, emotional dependence and the fear of loneliness.

Born at the turn of the century in a village’s butcher shop, Jeanne Lavaur dreams of becoming a countess. Inspired by the fearless Céleste and guided by her love for Guillaume de Barante, Jeanne’s journey carries her from the vibrant Paris of the Golden Twenties through the turmoil of two world wars. As her life intertwines with the great upheavals of the 20th century, she rises as a fiercely free...

Emma Barboni of Emilia Romagna Film Commission presents us all the actions through which the institution boosts regional film production, festivals, and international co-productions, fostering Italy's vibrant audiovisual ecosystem.

Géssica Généus, director of "Marie Madeleine": "In Haiti, everything lives together – the beauty, the complexity of our society. It’s all there, all at once."

Avril Besson's deeply touching first feature, "Marvelous Mornings", comes with a generous serving of vintage music – "disco is so fun, and so weird."

"Atonement", first feature by Reed Van Dyk, presented in the Directors Fortnight in Cannes reveals the deep emotional scars of war and the power of empathy, exploring healing and understanding beyond enemy lines in a compelling story.

Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission leverages its diverse landscapes and 26 years of expertise to boost local film productions and attract Hollywood projects. We talked about it with one of its founders Gianluca Novel.

Talking with Production manager Francesca Melis, we discover how Sardegna Film Commission boosts local and international productions with funding, location incentives, and innovative projects in film and sound design.

We discover, through the words of its director Alessandro Voglino, how the Film Commission Abruzzo is revitalizing the region’s cinema industry with €4M funding, fostering local talent, and attracting international productions.

Director Pierre Salvadori on the "ambiguous" lead couple in "The Electric Kiss": "She is manipulating him, but at the same time, she's bringing him back to life."

Will Sharpe discusses grief, vulnerability and animation in "In Waves", opening film of Cannes Critics’ Week by Phuong-Mai Nguyen.

With Butterfly Jam, Talha Akdogan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling explore the tenderness hidden inside a story of pride, masculinity and bad decisions

The Meltdown explores the power of memory, societal silence, and gender struggles, revealing how questioning childhood truths can challenge political and personal realities.

Exclusive interview with Katie Schuck, Dalls Film Commissioner, recorded in collaboration with Cinema&Video International at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Discover why Gentle Monster stands out with its intense societal themes, strong cast, and European co-production, making it a compelling and investment-worthy film. Recorded in collaboration with Cinema&Video International at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

"Real stories can drive filmmaking, but funding remains the biggest challenge for new projects today"

"Conference of the birds" by director Amin Motallebzadeh explores themes of unity, spirituality, and collective struggle through a subtle yet powerful sports allegory.

Exclusive interview with producer Stefano Mutolo, coordinator of the Derry Social Club, recorded in collaboration with Cinema&Video International at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Discover Ting, a dark fantasy period drama set in 1918 Italy, blending compelling coming-of-age storytelling with striking historical and fantastical elements. This interview was recorded in collaboration with Cinema&Video International at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

"Kiss and be friends" by director Ana Baldini explores friendship, anxiety, and modern culture with humor and satire, delving into generation gaps and urban alienation in Lisbon’s transient backdrop.

"According to love" by director Rodrigo Bras Teixeira captures fleeting emotional moments and authentic relationships, offering a raw, immersive look at love and heartbreak.

"A River's Gaze" by director Andreea Cristina Borțun explores memory, belonging, and time through a silent river that observes and shapes the lives of a rural family in Romania.

Ciao UFO is a Hong Kong drama centered on three childhood friends—Kin, Heem, and Hoyi—who witness a giant UFO hovering over Wah Fu Estate in the 1980s. This shared, unexplained event defines their youth, but they drift apart as adults facing personal struggles, including financial instability, leukemia, and existential disappointment.

Far East Film Festival jury member Mabel Cheung discusses the importance of preserving Hong Kong’s history and searching for honesty in new Asian cinema.