In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we discuss Park Chan Wook's remarkable erotic thriller 'The Handmaiden'. We also discuss the new adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel 'The Sense of Ending', starring Jim Broadbent.Adapted from Sarah Waters novel 'Fingersmith', but moving the action to Korea, it is Park Chan Wook's return to his native cinema, after making the acclaimed 'Stoker' in 2013. Discussing this hugely acclaimed film are Sam Howlett, Daniella Verektenidi and Helen Seymour.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We welcome Raoul Peck, director of Oscar nominated doc 'I Am Not Your Negro' on to the show; as well as director Julia Ducournau, whose feminist cannibal horror 'Raw' has people fainting in the aisles. As well as this we also preview Pablo Larrain's new film 'Neruda', along with the entirety of the Pablo Larrain collection, now available on Curzon Home Cinema. On the podcast this week is Harry Chapman, Ersi Kalentzi and Sam Howlett.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We're extremely excited to welcome Ben Wheatley on to the Curzon Film Podcast this week, to talk about his new film, 'Free Fire'. Plus, we also have Cristian Mungiu, director of '4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days' in to talk about his new film 'Graduation'.As a special treat, Lawrence Jackson, University of Kent MA Film Practice Lecturer(and overall Wheatley super fan) joins the podcast team this week to talk about the 90 minute, non-stop shoot out that is, 'Free Fire' - and why Wheatley is essential viewing for his students.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week we go up river, in search of James Gray's new feature 'The Lost City of Z'Based on a true story, Gray's film follows Percy Fawcett, an explorer in search of a mythic, lost, Amazonian city. It is a film of unending scope, bringing to mind the likes of David Lean and Stanley Kubrick. Steering the good ship Curzon Podcast this week is Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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Acclaimed director of 'Irma Vep' and 'Clouds of Sils Maria', Olivier Assayas, joins us to talk about his new film 'Personal Shopper'.Kristen Stewart stars as Maureen, a young American living in Paris, working as a shopper for a celebrity. The film follows Maureen through the mundanity of her working life, whilst she moonlights as a medium and tries to communicate with her recently deceased brother in the afterlife. On the podcast this week are Jake Cunningham, Daniella Verektenidi and Harry Chapman.Produced and edited by Jake CunnninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.comStudio services by csrfm.com

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In this episode of The Curzon Film Podcast we attempt to anaylse Paul Verhoeven's astonishing, labyrinthine character study 'Elle'.'Elle' is the latest from provocative director Paul Verhoeven ('Showgirls', 'Basic Instinct, 'Robocop') and won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the Golden Globes - lead actress Isabelle Huppert also took home the award for Best Actress on the same night. It's a remarkable film that warrants multiple viewings and multiple discussions; to start off your conversation about it we have Daniella Verektinidi, Jenna Hobbs and Jake CunninghamProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services from CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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In this episode we discuss Kelly Reichardt's quietly moving drama 'Certain Women'. Winner of Best Film at the London Film Festival. Starring Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, Laura Dern and Lily Gladstone (in a remarkable breakout performance)as four women who each face their own battles, whilst unknowingly intersecting each others lives. On the podcast this week is Sam Howlett, with Harry Chapman.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services from CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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This week Xavier Dolan talks to us about his world-ending new film, and we round up highlights from Berlin Film Festival.Winner of the Cannes Grand Prix in 2016, 'It's Only the End of the World' is amazingly Dolan's 6th film in 8 years. Here, he brings together the acting heavyweights of Vincent Cassell, Marion Cotillard and Lea Seydoux for a hellish homecoming framed in excruciating close up. As well as hearing from the director; we also chat with Curzon's heads of Marketing and Programming to discuss the highlights of the recent Berlin Film Festival. Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.comStudio services from csrfm.com

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We talk to the creative source of 'Moonlight', Tarell Alvin McCraney about his part in creating one of the best films of the last 12 months. Melodic, ephemeral and supremely touching, 'Moonlight' is a remarkable film that completely earns every single one of it's awards and nominations. On the podcast this week are Helen Seymour, Harry Chapman, Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Studio services by csrfm.com

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Another Take, with the Curzon Film Podcast brings a new, special episode to the Curzon schedule. In this episode, Grant Gosizk of the University of Kent, brings his unique insight to Denzel Washington's 'Fences'.Grant is is an Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for American Studies and the School of English at the University of Kent. His dissertation investigates the legacies of temperance propaganda in mid-twentieth century American theatre, and he is particularly familiar with 'Fences' and all of August Wilson's 'Pittsburgh Cycle'.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.comStudio services from csrfm.com

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