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PODCAST | Chiara Nicoletti interview Terry Gilliam, director of the film The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.

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At Ora! Fest Terry Gilliam met the public and presented his famous film The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, shot in Rome and at Cinecittà Studios in eight months between 1987 and 1988. The director tells Fred Film Radio what it means for him to be free in his work, of italian cinema he loves, from Fellini to Wertmüller, and the importance of money to make a film

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is about the fantastic travels of a bizarre 18th century aristocrat. Late 18th century. In an undefined, war-torn European city, amidst the explosions and gunfire of the Turkish army outside the city walls, a theatre company stages the adventures of Baron Munchausen. The performance is interrupted by an old man who claims to be the real Baron (John Neville) and protests about the many inaccuracies. So, he himself begins to recount his own exploits, performed together with his companions in adventure: the quick-witted Bertoldo (Eric Idle), the lynx-eyed Adolfo (Charles McKeown), the strong-willed Albrecht (Winston Dennis) and Gustavo (Jack Purvis), with extraordinary hearing and breath. The story is brought to a halt by gunfire and the town is in serious danger. The Baron manages to escape in a hot-air balloon in the company of Sally (Sarah Polley), the daughter of the head of the theatre company. Together they embark on a journey that takes them to the moon, the bowels of the earth, the depths of the sea, among monsters, eccentric royals, and ancient Roman gods

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PODCAST | Chiara Nicoletti interviews Guillaume Canet, actor of the film Acide.

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Interview with Guillaume Canet, actor in Acide, presented at the 76th Festival de Cannes, out of competition as a Midnight screening.

Acide: The new film by Just Philippot, presented at the 76th Festival de Cannes out of competition as a Midnight screening sees Guillaume Canet as the protagonist of an apocalyptic though realistic story about a man trying to save his family from acid rain corroding everything and killing everyone. Canet comments Philippot’s comment on his acting and personality: he’s not afraid of darkness. As a director, Canet then describe the beauty of only acting in a film and being guided by a director’s vision and elaborates on his character’s human imperfections.

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PODCAST | Chiara Nicoletti interviews WEI Shujun, director of the film Only the river flows.

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Interview with WEI Shujun, director of Only the river flows, presented at the 76th Festival de Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section.

Only the river flows: Only the river flows, the new film by Wei Shujun, presented at the 76th Festival de Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section is the adaptation of Yu Hua’s short story about a detective, a man, his work and his solitude. The short story is actually a way for Wei Shujun to experiment the noir genre. The director also elaborates on the Albert Camus’ quote at the beginning of the film as it is a reflection on destiny.

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PODCAST| Angelo Acerbi interviews Pablo Larraìn at the national Museum of Cinema in Turin.

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Pablo Larraìn, the first honouree of the FRED Radio award, was in Turin for a Masterclass at the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, receiving the Stella della Mole Award as well. We had a very comprehensive talk about cinema, his way of approaching the seventh art, and politics.

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PODCAST| Giulia Bianconi interviews Matthew Modine, actor of the film Ripple Effect.

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At Ora! Fest actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine has presented the first eight minutes of the Ripple Effect documentary series and talked about his commitment as an activist to the environment. He talks to Fred Film Radio also about the new popularity given him by tv series Stranger Things and the possibility to see his scientist Martin Brenner again in the next and last season. We’ll see Modine in Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, while he’s working at his new fiction film as director The Rocking Horsemen.

Ripple Effect: A short film for a proposed documentary series that follows accomplished actor and activist Matthew Modine on a quest to find what Jacques Cousteau called “wavemakers”: extraordinary people making bold attempts to save the planet before it’s too late. Striking a balance between activism and adventure, Matthew and the heroes he visits open our eyes to the wonders of the ocean, the bounty of the land, and all that stands in the way of a prosperous world. Ultimately, these stories are an emotional showcase of human potential and hope, inspiring each of us to participate in the preservation of our Earth.

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PODCAST| Giulia Bianconi interviews Marisa Tomei, international guest of Ora! Fest.

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At Ora! Fest, International Film Festival in Monopoli, Apulia, Oscar winner Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinnie), protagonist with colleague Alfre Woodard of a masterclass about being an actor in Hollywood, talks to Fred Film Radio about the meaning of her job, the importance of a community giving advise to youngers.

“Being an actor is only one part of who I am. So it’s not to overly identify with my job or career. There’s many aspects to all of us. We’re all complex, and we’re spirits and souls and we have many different parts of our lives. And so being an actor is an important part to me because it’s itself expression and hopefully it can show contribute to a social conversation”.

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PODCAST| Cristiana Palmieri interviews Nashen Moodley, director of the Sydney Film Festival.

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Festival director Nashen Moodley unpacks this year’s program that includes over 240 films from 67 countries, 37 world premieres and more than 123 Australian premieres. The program is made up of 90 features films and 54 documentaries that “stands as a testament to its ambitious vision, showcasing a dynamic and expansive line-up of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world”, says Nashen. A selection of thought-provoking films that encourage the audience to reflect on society, human nature and our contemporary global communities.

Sydney Film Festival takes place from 7th to 18th June at its flagship venue the State Theatre, as well as cinemas in the CBD, Newtown, Cremorne, Randwick, Western Sydney and more.

To discover more about the festival, click here.

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Pablo Larraín, the first honouree of the FRED Radio award, was in Turin for a Masterclass at the Museo nazionale del Cinema, receiving the Stella della Mole Award as well. We had a very comprehensive talk about cinema, his way of approaching the seventh art, and politics.

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