Searit Huluf is at the 24th Frame Future Film Festival in Bologna, Italy to present "Self", her Pixar Sparkshort film. The director is also giving a Masterclass “Pixar Talk: Self” at the festival. The film, as the director confirmed while presenting it in various occasions, marks several firsts. Among those, it is Pixar’s debut in stop-motion and it’s a short film that holds a personal connection with its author, Huluf. Produced by Eric Rosales, "Self" belongs to Pixar’s...

At the 65th Festival dei Popoli in Florence, Ben Rivers, director of the documentary "Bogancloch", shared insights into his work and the inspirations that shaped it. Rivers expressed his excitement about presenting the film at the festival, marking his first experience sharing a personal project in such a prestigious setting. Rivers discussed the symbolism of the Trabucco, which he portrays almost as a character within the film. This complex, wooden structure—entirely devoid of...

At the 24FRAME Future Film Festival, “The Peasants”, directed by Hugh Welchman and Dorota Kobiela Welchman, opened the competition, immersing viewers in the life of a Polish village in the late 19th century. This visually captivating film follows Jagna, a young woman who defies the restrictive norms of her community, with her beauty and independent spirit sparking jealousy and conflict. The Inspiration Behind Adapting The Peasants When asked about the inspiration for adapting the Nobel...

The 24th already successful edition of Trieste Science+ Fiction Festival is reaching its end and Artistic Director Alan Jones has already many ideas for the 25th. That’s how fast the creative and fantastic minds working at the Festival elaborate and program. With AI being the main theme explored by the Festival through its events and more than 50 world, international and italian premieres, TS+F invited its audience to Brainstorm the MegaFuture with a diverse selection of hand-picked titles...

After years and years thinking about directing, Spanish actress Paz Vega has finally made her dream come true. "Rita", her directorial debut, is indeed premiering in Spanish cinemas and landing in Alice nella Città, Rome, for its italian premiere. Set in the summer of 1984, the film focuses on a 7 years old girl, Rita and her look on her family, her parents’ violent relationship, people surrounding her. Vega’s idea from the beginning was to tackle domestic violence but her angle has always...

An interview with director Christopher Andrews and actor Colm Meaney for their "Bring Them Down", that confronts themes of isolation and conflict.

At Alice nella Città the first feature film of Julien Menanteau "Lads", an insightful look into the world of young jockeys and the horse racing industry.

When We Were Sisters explores the complexities of friendship and family through a 90s lens. At Alice nella Città, director Lisa Brühlmann emphasizes the importance of resilience and connection in her heartfelt film.

In competition at Alice nella Città, "The Courageous" by Jasmin Gordon who tells us about motherhood, through the great interpretation of Ophelia Kolb.

Fred Film Radio talks with Julie Keeps Quiet stars Tessa Van den Broeck and Grace Biot about portraying resilience, friendship, and the power of silence as the film competes at Alice nella Città.

At this year's Alice nella Città, we speak with Lisa Brühlmann, the director, screenwriter, and actress behind the film "When We Were Sisters". Set in the nostalgic 90s, the movie explores the complex dynamics of a patchwork family on their first vacation together. “It’s a story about friendship and how sometimes, friendship can be more important than family,” Lisa shared during our conversation. A Love Letter to Friendship and Resilience When asked about the inspiration behind her film,...

Fred Film Radio interviews "Julie Keeps Quiet" actresses Tessa Van den Broeck and Grace Biot at Alice nella Città. In this exclusive conversation, the two stars delve into the emotional depths of their characters and share insights on portraying themes of silence, resilience, and personal growth. Premiered at Cannes, this compelling film now competes at Alice nella Città, continuing its journey through international festivals. The Characters: Julie and Lore’s Silent Strength Van den Broeck,...

In "Bring Them Down", director Christopher Andrews and actor Colm Meaney delve into themes of isolation, conflict, and the haunting weight of the past. The film follows Michael, the last son of a shepherding family, who finds himself at odds with a rival farmer while struggling with unresolved guilt. The escalating tensions drive both families into an irreversible tragedy, revealing the depths of human resilience and fragility. At the 19th Rome Film Fest, we met with Andrews and Meaney to...

Fred Film Radio had the pleasure of speaking with Jasmin Gordon, director of "The Courageous", and actress Ophelia Kolb at Alice nella Città. They discussed their collaboration on this intense, character-driven film that challenges stereotypes of single mothers and asks audiences to embrace nuanced, imperfect characters. "The Courageous" is a story about a single mother who lives a kind of double life... trying to be the best mother she can, while also wrestling with her criminal past,”...

Fred Film Radio interviewed Julien Menanteau, director of "Lads", presented in competition at Alice nella Città. With an insightful look into the world of young jockeys and the horse racing industry, "Lads" is a unique perspective on ambition, resilience, and the cost of chasing dreams. A Unique Perspective on the Horse Racing World "Lads"tells the story of Ethan, a young jockey navigating the harsh realities of the horse racing industry. Known for its glamour and high-stakes wins,...

“Diaries from Lebanon” is a documentary exploring personal and national grief through the stories of those affected by the ongoing conflicts. Experience the emotional journey of filmmaker Myriam El Hajj in this poignant narrative!

From Peter Chelsom, the director of Serendipity, a new heartwarming family film, A sudden case of Christmas, premieres at Alice nella Città in Rome. The film, all shot in the glorious italian Dolomites, sees the participation of Danny De Vito, his daughter Lucy and the young Antonella Rose, in the leading role. Rose plays Claire, a 10 year old American girl, who finds out that the only reason she was brought, during summer, at her grandfather’s hotel in The Dolomites, was that he could be...

From the director of ‘Serendipity’, A sudden case of Christmas with Danny De Vito and the young Antonella Rose, premieres in Rome

Reading Lolita in Teheran, shot in Rome and presented at the Rome Film Fest was a very important and life changing project for all the actresses involved.

Reading Lolita in Teheran by Eran Riklis, premiering at Rome Film Fest brings on the big screen the freedom and power of the book by Azar Nafisi

-"Reading Lolita in Teheran", based on the best selling book by Azar Nafisi, is premiering at the 19th Rome Film Festival. The film, shot in Rome and directed by Israeli director Eran Riklis, gather together an Iranian-International cast guided by Goldshifteh Farahani and composed by Mina Cavani, Zar Amir, Bahar Beihaghi, Isabella Nefar, Haha Rahbari and Lara Wolf. As it tells the intimate and real story of women in Iran, fighting and surviving the regime with literature and art, this film...

From the best seller book by Iranian author Azar Nafisi comes the film "Reading Lolita in Teheran" by Eran Riklis. The film premiered at the 19th Rome Film Fest where it was shot as it is an international co-production. "Reading Lolita in Teheran" brings to cinema life the real and intimate story of women in Iran, fighting the regime with literature, art, trying to save their souls. Along with Azar Nafisi and the entire cast of the film, Israeli director Eran Riklis tells us about the work...

Director Mareike Engelhardt debuts in competition at Alice nella Città with her bold first feature film "Rabia". The film delves into the disturbing phenomenon of radicalization, confronting the difficult questions surrounding political extremism, manipulation, and gender-based violence. A Tale of Radicalization and Entrapment At the heart of "Rabia"is the story of a young woman who leaves her home to join the jihad in Syria, only to find herself imprisoned in a women’s house. The film is...

Director Mareike Engelhardt delves into the unsettling reality of radicalization in Rabia, her debut feature, in competition at Alice nella Città.