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.
Hermia & Helena
Director Matias Piñeiro relocates to America in HERMIA & HELENA, his latest riff on Shakespeare that manages to be both exciting and moving.
The Girl With All The Gifts
The adaptation of Mike Carey’s 2014 novel is a refreshing take on post-apocalyptic sci-fi, with an excellent breakout performance by Sennia Nanua.
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.
Scarred Hearts – An Interview with Radu Jude
We spoke to director Radu Jude about his approach to cinema, his broader work as an artist, and his latest work SCARRED HEARTS, which premiered at Locarno Film Festival.
The Last Family – An Interview with Jan P. Matuszynski
We speak to Polish director Jan P. Matuszynski about his first drama feature, THE LAST FAMILY, and the exhaustive process of getting the story to the screen.