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PODCAST | Matt Micucci interviews Srđan Keča, director of the documentary Museum of the Revolution.

A conversation with Srđan Keča, director of Museum of the Revolution, a new documentary presented at IDFA 2021. The film observes the life of marginalized people living on the old ruins of a ambitious title building, which was never completed. In this interview, Keča discusses the intersection of history and contemporary times, the dangers of gentrification and how he was able to establish a relationship with both the location and the protagonists of his documentary.

Museum of the Revolution : “The wind got up in the night and took our plans away,” reads the proverb in the opening titles of Museum of the Revolution. The words are a reference to the 1961 plan to build a grand museum in Belgrade as a tribute to Socialist Yugoslavia. It was supposed to “safeguard the truth” about the Yugoslav people. But the plan never got beyond the construction of the basement. The derelict building now tells a very different story from the one envisioned by the initiators 60 years ago. In the damp, pitch-dark building live the outcasts of a society reshaped by capitalism. The film focuses on a girl who earns a little cash on the street by cleaning car windows with her mother. The girl has a close friendship with an old woman who also lives in the basement. Against the background of a transforming city, the three women find refuge in each other.

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PODCAST| Matt Micucci interviews Christian Bräuer, President of CICAE.

A conversation with Christian Bräuer, President of CICAE, the International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas. Here, Bräuer talks about the history and mission statement of CICAE and talks about this year’s edition of the European Arthouse Cinema Day, organized in partnership with Europa Cinemas, to promote European filmmaking and moviegoing.

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PODCAST| Cristiana Palmieri interviews Tuija Halttunen, director and screenwriter of the film How to Kill a Cloud.

Tuija Halttunen talks about the making of How to kill a cloud, exploring how she deals with the complex issue of science versus ethics, without forcing the audience to take a side. She also explores challenges and opportunities presented by the fascinating process of making the film while immersed in a cultural context that she had never explored before.

How to Kill a Cloud : Hannele Korhonen, a brilliant Finnish scientist, takes on a multimillion-dollar three-year project funded by the United Arab Emirates, to make rain in the desert. Korhonen sees it as an opportunity to further her research into clouds and their behaviour, and to bring about the seemingly impossible. But creating artificial rain may have unforeseen and unwelcome impacts. It soon becomes clear that her sponsors have their own agenda. Caught in a fiendish dilemma between research, finance, politics and ecosystems, Korhonen’s integrity is at risk. A fascinating and highly topical documentary.

To discover more about the film, click here.

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PODCAST| Matt Micucci interviews Robin Petré, director of the film From the Wild Sea.

A conversation with Robin Petré, director of From the Wild Sea. The film was selected as part of the European Film Promotion’s showcase of wide-ranging new films by European women filmmakers, EUROPE! Voices of Women in Film, presente at the 2021 Sydney Film Festival. From the Wild Sea is a documentary exploring the work of marine animal rescue organizations. In this interview, Petré wanting to tell the story from an animal perspective and the importance of style, as well as her personal mission statement as a documentary filmmaker and her thoughts on the current state of the environmentalist plight and battles.

From the Wild Sea: Across Europe’s seas marine life is under pressure from pollution and violent weather fuelled by climate change. Winter is approaching and severe storms are forecast. Volunteers work around the clock to rescue exhausted and injured seals, dolphins and other coastal wildlife. The animals gaze at their rescuers with fear and trepidation, inching away from helping hands, as they undergo rehabilitation. In poetic images, From the Wild Sea captures this troubling scenario, a collision between society and the environment.

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PODCAST | Matt Micucci interviews Noah Amir Arjomand and Adam Isenberg, directors of the documentary Eat Your Catfish.

A conversation with Noah Amir Arjomand and Adam Isenberg, directors along with Senem Tüzen of a new documentary titled Eat Your Catfish. The film is being presented at this year’s edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in the Netherlands and documents the life of a woman left paralyzed and needing 24-hour care by a neuromuscular disease. In this film, we talk about the conception of the project, the protagonist’s initial reaction to the idea, the use of a very specific POV style of filmmaking and more.

Eat Your Catfish : New Yorker Kathryn has the deadly disease ALS and is completely paralyzed. She can only communicate by pointing out letters with her eyes on a special keyboard and she needs 24-hour care. It’s a horrific situation that Kathryn puts into words incisively and pragmatically. The only reason she hasn’t asked to be taken off life support yet, she says, is that she isn’t ready to say goodbye to her children. She wants at least to experience her daughter Minou’s wedding day.

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PODCAST | Matt Micucci interviews Fatimah Dadzie, director of the documentary Fati’s Choice.

A conversation with Fatimah Dadzie, director of the documentary Fati’s Choice, presented at the 2021 edition of DOK Leipzig. The film tells the story of a Fati, a woman who returns to her Ghanaian village after emigrating to Italy. In this interview, Dadzie talks about her first encounter with Fati and the challenges faced by “returnees,” as well as her own background in filmmaking. The film is part of the Generation Africa initiative, which aims to shine a light on the future of youth in Africa through the topic of migration.

Krai : A beach reminds us of Fati’s recent past. She came to Italy by sea, without papers, pregnant for the fifth time. Longing for her children, she returned to Ghana six months later – without her husband. The people around her can’t understand this decision. “You’ve created a mess,” a friend says. “How do I tell people?” a sister asks. But Fati wants to provide for her family, even though she still has to liberate three of her children from the custody of her in-laws.

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PODCAST| Cristiana Palmieri interviews Evi Romen, director and screenwriter of the film Why not you.

Evi Romen explores the making of Why not you and how her motivation to tell this story came from her personal experience and her willingness to portray life in small conservative communities in South Tyrol, an area with almost unique historical roots. In Why not you profound social issues are intertwined with the boundaries of cultural norms, that impose a huge toll on the freedom of individuals who struggle to conform.

Why not you: Mario is full of hope when visiting Rome with best friend Lenz. When tragedy strikes, Mario is forced to return to his narrow-minded South Tyrolean community. Romen’s screenplay casts an illuminating eye on survivor guilt, homophobia and intolerance as Mario’s search for answers leads to a chance reunion with Muslim friend Nadim

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PODCAST| Cristiana Palmieri interviews Eline Gehring, director and screenwriter of the film Nico.

Director and screenwriter Eline Gehring talks about her debut feature Nico, explaining how the idea of the film came about during her time at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin where she met fellow students Francy Fabritz and Sara Fazilat who co-wrote the script.

Nico: Nico is breezing through an idyllic Berlin summer, spending her days bantering with her geriatric patients and partying with best friend Rosa. But her easy-going attitude is shattered when she experiences a violent hate crime. Director Eline Gehring’s sensitive debut delicately navigates the intricacies of trauma as Nico’s former relationships decline. Nico begins seeking comfort in a rigorous karate class, and a budding romance with a pretty carnival worker. Sara Fazilat, who also co-writes, gives a dynamic performance in the titular role, fully embodying a woman fighting for strength in a hostile society.

To discover more about the film, click here.

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PODCAST| Cristiana Palmieri interviews Angeliki Antoniou, director and screenwriter of the film Green Sea.

Director and screenwriter Angeliki Antoniou talks about the inspiration to make Green Sea and how the therapeutic influence of cooking food connects people from very different walks of life.

Green Sea : Anna has lost her memory, but she hasn’t forgotten how to cook. She finds a job as a cook in a rundown seaside tavern. Anna’s simple but delicious recipes are prepared with love and care and even her most basic dish becomes an experience. Her food brings back memories to the regulars and creates a bond between them and Anna.

To discover more about the festival, click here.

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PODCAST | Cristiana Palmieri interviews Kim Petalas, director of the British Film Festival.

Festival Director Kim Petalas talks about the 2021 program that despite the uncertain circumstances, offers a remarkable line-up that include the Australian Premiere of The Duke and of the highly anticipated Belfast directed by Kenneth Brannagh. The program also presents the impressive retrospective 7 from the 70s, seven masterpieces from a very productive era of British cinema.

Thirty one exceptional films from emerging talent and accomplished industry professionals are showcased on the big screen in seven cities and twenty one cinemas across Australia, with twenty Australian premieres.

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