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FRED Film Radio - English Channel

Welcome to FRED’s channel in ENGLISH. Are you a film lover / a film buff / a filmmaker / an actor / a film critic / a journalist / a film student / a festival organizer / a producer / a distributor / a film buyer / a sales agent/ a film publicist interested in independent cinema and film festivals? YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FRED FILM RADIO IS YOUR RADIO ! The idea is to allow all those who cannot be at film festivals to share in the experience as if they were, and to offer more in-depth

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7:57

“Reading Lolita in Teheran”, interview with actresses...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/20

-"Reading Lolita in Teheran", based on the best selling book by Azar Nafisi, is premiering at the 19th Rome Film Festival. The film, shot in Rome and directed by Israeli director Eran Riklis, gather together an Iranian-International cast guided by Goldshifteh Farahani and composed by Mina Cavani, Zar Amir, Bahar Beihaghi, Isabella Nefar, Haha Rahbari and Lara Wolf. As it tells the intimate and real story of women in Iran, fighting and surviving the regime with literature and art, this film project

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12:01

"Rabia", interview with the director Mareike Engelhardt

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/20

Director Mareike Engelhardt debuts in competition at Alice nella Città with her bold first feature film "Rabia". The film delves into the disturbing phenomenon of radicalization, confronting the difficult questions surrounding political extremism, manipulation, and gender-based violence. A Tale of Radicalization and Entrapment At the heart of "Rabia"is the story of a young woman who leaves her home to join the jihad in Syria, only to find herself imprisoned in a women’s house. The film is based

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9:05

“Reading Lolita in Teheran”, interview with director...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/20

From the best seller book by Iranian author Azar Nafisi comes the film "Reading Lolita in Teheran" by Eran Riklis. The film premiered at the 19th Rome Film Fest where it was shot as it is an international co-production. "Reading Lolita in Teheran" brings to cinema life the real and intimate story of women in Iran, fighting the regime with literature, art, trying to save their souls. Along with Azar Nafisi and the entire cast of the film, Israeli director Eran Riklis tells us about the work he did

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12:09

“Diaries from Lebanon”, Interview with director...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/19

A Personal Journey through Lebanon's Turmoil In this heartfelt interview, we speak with Myriam El Hajj, the director of "Diaries from Lebanon", during the 15th edition of the Middle East Now festival in Florence. Myriam openly shares her emotions regarding Lebanon’s current situation, expressing deep anger and grief over the ongoing struggles faced by her country. With personal ties to the Lebanese Civil War—her family was heavily involved—Myriam’s storytelling is deeply rooted in her intimate

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9:56

"Milano", interview with the director Christina...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/19

"Milano", directed by Christina Vandekerckhove and starring Matteo Simoni, is in competition at Alice nella Città. The film explores the intricate relationship between a father and his deaf son, tackling themes of resilience, communication, and unconditional love. A Father-Son Struggle "Milano" centres on Alain (played by Matteo Simoni), a father raising his deaf son, Milano, alone. The film’s core is the complex dynamic between them, further challenged when Milano’s biological mother reappears

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9:29

"Under the Volcano", interview with the director...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/19

At Alice nella Città, Damian Kocur, the director of "Under the Volcano", shared insights into his film during an interview with FRED Film Radio. The film, which is in competition, follows a Ukrainian family vacationing in Tenerife when the war in Ukraine suddenly breaks out. Stranded due to cancelled flights, the family faces an unsettling contrast between the island paradise and the war-induced refugee crisis back home. A Personal Reflection on Helplessness Kocur explained how the film reflects

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6:05

“Non Dirmi che hai Paura”, interview with the...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/17

Fred Film Radio had the pleasure of sitting down with Yasemin Şamdereli, co-director with Deka Mohamed Osman of “Non Dirmi Che Hai Paura“, in competition at Alice nella Città. The film tells the inspiring yet tragic story of Samia Youssef Omar, a young Somali girl who escaped war-torn Mogadishu to follow her dream of competing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Şamdereli’s film masterfully balances Samia’s journey between the highs of her Olympic aspirations and the devastating realities she faced. A

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5:16

“We want to live here”, interview with director...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/17

“We want to live here”, Moldavian actress Alexandrina Turcan’s directorial debut, has been presented at Alice nella Città in Rome. The documentary short film, produced by Sean Penn, is a subtle glimpse in the every day life of kids in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Turcan reveals that she had one simple goal with her film: to witness the impact of war with her own eyes. She knew it wasn’t the destroyed buildings or the constant bombings that would terrify her, but the people. While walking through the

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16:10

BFI London Film Festival 2024, interview with...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/08

On the cusp of the BFI London Film Festival 2024 beginning, we speak with festival programmer Isabel Moir about what stands out on the programme this year, from the world premieres to the most talked about and buzzy titles from across the festival calendar from known auteurs, plus the emerging talent to look out for. We discuss the emphasis on a diverse range of talent and voices being given a platform, particularly one that reflects the multiculturalism of London itself, and some of the top titles

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10:39

“Conclave”, interview with director Edward Berger

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/07

After the successful screenings at the San Sebastian Film Festival, Edward Berger brings his new film "Conclave" at the 20th Zurich film Festival. The film follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events: selecting the new Pope. Ralph Fiennes plays the Cardinal in charge of coordinating the activities. Edward Berger reveals that he was attracted to Robert Harris’ book, which the film is based on, not only for the natural curiosity that the Vatican world inspires but because he could

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12:57

“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” interview...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/10/07

The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a

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4:58

Interview with actor Ethan Hawke, Golden Panther...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/30

Ethan Hawke is one of the main guests of the 20th Lucca Film Festival. Protagonist of a masterclass with university students, audience and press, the actor, director, writer and musician received the Golden Panther Award for his achievements. To celebrate him, Lucca Film Festival showcased a very effective selection of the titles that made his acting and directing career. From Peter Weir’s drama Dead Poets Society (1989), a critical success starring Robin Williams as the protagonist which launched

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10:58

SSFF - "Hard truths", Interview with the Director...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

In this exclusive interview, in collaboration with Kinótico, we speak with legendary English director and screenwriter Mike Leigh and actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, the duo behind Hard Truths. Leigh, the winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Golden Lion at Venice, teams up once again with Jean-Baptiste, whom he previously directed to an Oscar nomination in Secrets & Lies. The film had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim before arriving in San

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15:47

SSFF - "Turn me on" with the Director Michael Tyburski

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

In this exclusive interview, in collaboration with Kinótico, we speak with Michael Tyburski, director of Turn Me On, a sci-fi romantic drama starring Bel Powley and Nick Robinson. Tyburski’s debut feature, The Sound of Silence, premiered in competition at Sundance 2019. His short film Palimpsest won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance 2013, and in the same year, he was named one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker magazine. Tyburski is also no stranger to the San Sebastian Film

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18:49

"Artificial Justice", interview with director Simón...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

During the London Spanish Film Festival, Fred Film Radio spoke with Simón Casal, the mind behind the gripping and provocative political thriller "Artificial Justice". Casal gave us an insight into the extensive research he undertook to fully understand the current state and impact of artificial intelligence across different sectors, but particularly justice, to craft his near-future world and story. He also shared how his feature sits within the broader genre of sci-fi, where our fears around the

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8:54

SSFF - "On falling" interview with the director Laura...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

In this exclusive interview, in collaboration with Kinótico, we speak with Laura Carreira, the Portuguese director and writer of On Falling. This debut feature, produced between the UK and Portugal, is competing for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival (SSIFF). On Falling was hailed by Indiewire as “a quietly devastating debut showcasing a new master of emotionally sophisticated social realism” following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film

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12:34

"The Teacher Who Promised the Sea", interview with...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

Fred Film Radio heard from director Patricia Font about her movie "The Teacher Who Promised the Sea" ("El maestro que prometió el mar"), adapted from a book by Francesc Escribano, presented on the penultimate night of the 2024 London Spanish Film Festival. Font explained that although there are many films dealing with the Spanish Civil War, few delve into the ongoing search of many families for the remains of their loved ones who disappeared during this time. A beautifully made and moving feature,

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22:26

Ruben Ostlund, Stella Della Mole Award at Museo...

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

uben Ostlund received the Stella Della Mole award at the National Cinema Museum in Turin and took for the first time outside Scandinavia, the installation The Square that inspired and preceded the making of the winning film at Cannes. Angelo Acerbi met up with him to talk about this, sociology, the grotesque and the taste for knowing how to laugh at oneself. And also what his net film will be about. Art serves to change thoughts and subtleties, it can be done. Ruben Ostlund has it clear in his mind

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14:55

"La Primera Mirada", interview with director Luis E....

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/27

Fred Film Radio heard from filmmaker and historian Luis E. Parés during the London Spanish Film Festival about his documentary "The First Look" or "La Primera Mirada". Parés gave an insight into the painstaking process of viewing the entire archive created by students of a film school created during Franco's dictatorship, which was nonetheless necessary due to Parés' obsessive nature and thorough approach to his work. He shared what stood out to him on first seeing these images, showing a part of

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18:35

"On the Go", interview with co-directors María G....

FRED Film Radio - English Channel ·

2024/09/26

During the London Spanish Film Festival, Fred Film Radio caught up with the co-directors María G. Royo and Julia de Castro on their blisteringly original wild trip of a road movie "On the Go". They shared how they deeply connected over the idea of an homage to 1980s movie “Corridas de alegría” while sat in a tax office, not least because it looked like a lot of fun was had making it. Staying true to the original, they shot on 16mm despite everyone telling them not to, needing to develop their own

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