In today's episode we discuss Sylvain Chomet's 2003 film, Belleville Rendez-vous. When her grandson is kidnapped while competing in the Tour de France, the devoted Souza and her loyal dog Bruno team up with the Triplets of Belleville to rescue him from the grasp of mafia.

In today's episode we discuss Guy Ritchie's 2015 film, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. based upon the 1960s television show of the same name. A CIA agent, a KGB operative and an East German mechanic must work together during the height of the Cold War to prevent a dangerous criminal organisation from gaining nuclear weapons.

In today's episode, we discuss the 2008 film, Synecdoche, New York, written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. Theatre director Caden attempts to display the brutality and honesty of life in his new project, while struggling with the women in his life across several decades and continents.

In today's episode, we discuss the 2014 film, François Ozon's The New Girlfriend. When her childhood best friend passes away, Claire commits to supporting her widower and child. Upon discovering David in women’s clothes, Claire begins to question her understanding of gender and sexuality.

In today's episode, we discuss the 1994 film, Danny Boyle's Shallow Grave. When a trio of friends find a briefcase full of cash next to their new roommate’s corpse, they chose to cover up the death. But their friendship becomes volatile when they all cope with their actions differently.

In this episode, we discuss Sorry We Missed You, Ken Loach's 2019 film. Hoping that self-employment through gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up UK delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of  this modern-day form of labour exploitation.

In today's episode, we discuss Away We Go, a 2009 film following a pregnant couple and their journey around North America to find the right place to raise their child. John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph star in this film directed by Sam Mendes.

Welcome to the first episode of Lockdown Film Festival Conversations. In this episode we discuss the 2010 Taika Waititi film, Boy. The film follows two sons of an absent father, but when he returns to find his hidden stash of stolen money, the two boys finally have an opportunity to connect with him. But their expectations do not follow the reality of who their father is.