BANGKOK NITES certifies Katsuya Tomita as one of Japan’s most important filmmakers working today, as a winding, layered, and thought-provoking meditation on history and identity.
By the Time it Gets Dark
Anocha Suwichakornpong’s first feature since her 2009 debut MUNDANE HISTORY is a compelling portrayal of creative process and the inability to transcend Earthly limitations.
Correspondências
CORRESPONDÊNCIAS is an alluring look at epistolary intimacies, that unfortunately alienates in its obtuseness and length.
Wet Woman in the Wind – An Interview with Akihiko Shiota
We spoke to Akihiko Shiota at Locarno to talk about his latest film WET WOMAN IN THE WIND, the roman porno genre that it seeks to remould, and the manner in which Shiota approached making such a particular film.
Bangkok Nites – An Interview with Katsuya Tomita
We spoke to Katsuya Tomita at Locarno to talk about his latest film BANGKOK NITES, the intersections shared in Japan and Thailand’s histories and identity, the process behind the film, and the inspiration other filmmakers had on the work.
By the Time It Gets Dark – An Interview with Anocha Suwichakornpong
We spoke to Anocha Suwichakornpong at Locarno to talk about her latest film BY THE TIME IT GETS DARK, the process behind the work, and the broader cinematic landscape within Thailand today.
Godless – An Interview with Ralitza Petrova
We spoke to Ralitza Petrova at Locarno about her Golden Leopard winner, GODLESS, the process behind the work, and the future of Bulgarian cinema.
Scarred Hearts
SCARRED HEARTS is a poignant reflection on the life and writings of Romanian author Max Blecher, and the latest testament to Radu Jude’s strength as a filmmaker.
Slava (Glory) – An Interview with Directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov
We caught up with SLAVA directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov at Locarno Film Festival to talk about their latest work, newspapers in Bulgaria, and their process of inspiration.
O Ornitólogo – An Interview with João Pedro Rodrigues
We caught up with João Pedro Rodrigues to discuss the personal elements of his latest work, the process that inspires him, and the broader context that informs his choices.