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The Safdie Brothers with Adam Sandler on the set of Uncut Gems - Photo: Julia Cervantes/A24
The Beginner’s Guide: Josh & Benny Safdie, Writers & Directors

From The Pleasure of Being Robbed to Uncut Gems, the hectic, chaotic cinema of Josh and Benny Safdie is instantly recognizable as no one else’s but theirs.

THE BOLSHEVIK TRILOGY: Resistance Is Not Futile, But Necessary

Flicker Alley’s new two-disc Blu-ray release of The Bolshevik Trilogy is a quality set that provides an ample education on the art of film and the act of rebellion.

Beginner's Guide: Bong Joon-Ho, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: Bong Joon-ho, Writer & Director

With his newfound Oscar glory, Bong Joon-ho’s earlier filmography is ripe for rediscovery, and a beginner’s guide to his career all the more relevant.

Berlinale 2020: Interview With THE ROADS NOT TAKEN Director/Writer Sally Potter
Berlinale 2020: Interview With THE ROADS NOT TAKEN Director/Writer Sally Potter

Wilson Kwong spoke with Sally Potter during Berlinale back in February, about her new film The Roads Not Taken and the personal life events that inspired its story.

"Nobody can dictate to you what you should be" Interview With Levan Akin and Levan Gelbakhiani, And Then We Danced
“Nobody Can Dictate To You What You Should Be” Interview With Levan Akin & Levan Gelbakhiani Of AND THEN WE DANCED

We sat down with director Levan Akin and star Levan Gelbakhiani of And Then We Danced and talked about dance, directing intimacy on screen, and more.

Berlinale 2020: Interview With SUK SUK Director Ray Yeung (Part 1/2)
Berlinale 2020: Interview With SUK SUK Director Ray Yeung

The director (Yeung) and cast of Suk Suk (Tai Bo, Ben Yuen, Patra Au) sat down with Film Inquiry to talk about the film when it was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival.

TIFF Dispatch: In Conversation With Thomas Heise, Director Of HEIMAT IS A SPACE IN TIME

Prolific German documentarian Thomas Heise returns with Heimat is a Space in Time. We spoke with the director ahead of the film’s release.

Beginner's Guide: Céline Sciamma, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: Céline Sciamma, Writer & Director

Portrait of a Lady on Fire has brought Sciamma to the fore of the international scene – take this opportunity to explore her older, equally masterful films.

Sundance 2020: Interview With Linas Phillips For THE RIDE
Sundance 2020: Interview With Linas Phillips, Director, Writer & Star Of THE RIDE

During Sundance Film Festival, Kristy Strouse spoke with writer, director and star Linas Phillips about the process and concept of The Ride. 

“There Are Assumptions About The Film That Are Easily Debunked By Watching It.” Interview With Minhal Baig, Director Of HALA

In this extensive interview, Musanna Ahmed spoke to Minhal Baig about audience preconceptions of Hala, portraying the diaspora, her family’s response, Ms. Marvel and much more.

Interview: Owen Trevor, Director of GO!

Ahead of Go!’s Australian theatrical release, we had the chance to talk with Owen Trevor about his new film Go!, how his experiences with Top Gear informed his approach to his feature-length debut and the influence of video games in his professional work.

Interview: Kevin Alejandro, Director of BEDTIME STORY

We were able to talk with director and actor Kevin Alejandro about his short film Bedtime Story, running his own production company, balancing it with his acting work and what the future holds for him.

Interview: Flavio Alves, Director Of THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND
Interview: Flavio Alves, Director Of THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND

Film Inquiry spoke with director Flavio Alves about The Garden Left Behind, the sociopolitical implications of the story, the significance of his creative and casting decisions, and the universality of the narrative.

CIFF 2019: Interview With François Ozon, Director Of BY THE GRACE OF GOD
CIFF 2019: Interview With François Ozon, Director Of BY THE GRACE OF GOD

François Ozon attended the Chicago International Film Festival to promote By the Grace of God . Here’s what he had to say about the film, its reception, and its relationship to his career and life.

In Conversation With MONOS Director Alejandro Landes
In Conversation With MONOS Director Alejandro Landes

We spoke with Alejandro Landes, director of the critically successful Monos – he highlights the importance behind the story he tells and speaks about his filmmaking decisions.