In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by three fantastic guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 10th April 2023.

This is Part 1 of Show 79, in which Mark welcomes director Andrew Legge to discuss his innovative debut feature LOLA, a genre-defying Irish-British sci-fi set during World War II. Andrew talks about the creative challenges and joys of shooting the film in a “found footage” style, and about the journey of bringing such a unique vision to the screen.

Next up is director Pravesh Kumar, who speaks about his heartfelt debut feature Little English, a comedy-drama set in suburban Slough about family, tradition, and finding your voice.

Mark then welcomes actor, writer and improvisational legend Josie Lawrence, who talks about her performance in A Clever Woman, a bold and intimate film created through improvisation.

Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:

• LOLA (Andrew Legge)
• Little English (Pravesh Kumar)
• A Clever Woman (Jon Sanders)
• Pakeezah (Kamal Amrohi, 1972)
• Rosemary’s Baby (Roman Polanski, 1968)
• Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (Nagisa Ôshima, 1983)

Guests in This Episode:

• Andrew Legge
• Pravesh Kumar
• Josie Lawrence

Opening title quotes from:

Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)

Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)

Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)

The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)

These films are essential viewing.

Watch them. Love them. Share them.

They are masterpieces.

MK3D is a production of HLA Agency

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones

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