Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

In this episode, we’re treated to a conversation with a master filmmaker. The double Oscar-winning Asghar Farhadi spoke to us about the making of his powerful latest film, A Hero. 

In a conversation hosted by Jonathan Romney, Asghar discussed his lengthy rehearsal process, the way he strives for realism, and finding the right pitch of emotion and complexity.

Translation:  Massoumeh Lahidji 

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! In this episode, we’re treated to a conversation with a master filmmaker. The double Oscar-winning Asghar Farhadi spoke to us about the making of his powerful latest film, A Hero. In a conversation hosted by Jonathan Romney, Asghar discussed his lengthy rehearsal process, the way he strives for realism, and finding the right pitch of emotion and complexity. Translation: Massoumeh Lahidji We hope you enjoy the show!

A Hero: Asghar Farhadi in conversation

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The Directors UK Podcast allows the listener to attend our member events with top directors. Hear what directors have to say when they speak to a room of their peers, and gain exclusive insight into their creative process.

Directors UK is the professional association for UK screen directors. With over 8,500 members, we represent directors’ rights and concerns, promote excellence in the craft of direction and champion change to the current landscape to create an equal opportunity industry for all.

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Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods. The Directors UK Podcast allows the listener to attend our member events with top directors. Hear what directors have to say when they speak to a room of their peers, and gain exclusive insight into their creative process. Directors UK is the professional association for UK screen directors. With over 8,500 members, we represent directors’ rights and concerns, promote excellence in the craft of direction and champion change to the current landscape to create an equal opportunity industry for all.

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