Ep 21 - In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Saada, former editor of Cahiers du Cinéma, screenwriter, and director of acclaimed films like Spy(ies), Taj Mahal.

We explore his transition from film critic to filmmaker, his love for spy thrillers, and why he believes rhythm, silence, and ambiguity matter more than plot.

Saada shares how being a cinephile shaped his directing style, the creative freedom of European co-productions, and what young filmmakers often get wrong about storytelling.