FRED Film Radio - English Channel

"Other Side of Fame", Erik Bernard and Sveva Alviti: a story about choices, resilience and the true cost of fame.

Asia Argento discusses "Death Has No Master", isolation in Venezuela, horror, ownership and her return to Cannes.

Jorge Thielen Armand discusses "Death Has No Master", Venezuela, class violence, sound, memory and the house at the centre of the film.

Discover the work of British filmmaker and video essayist Charlie Shackelton, winner of last year's Sundance NEXT innovator Award, in the context of his first retrospective in Spain at Documenta Madrid.

The 73rd edition of the Sydney Film Festival runs from the 3rd to the 14th of June in various locations across Sydney, featuring more thah 250 films from 81 countries, including Cannes winners and groundbreaking new voices.

Benoît Magimel and Bastien Bouillon, who play two antagonistic figures in Léa Mysius' tense Palme d'Or contender "The Birthday Party", talk script, back story, and on-set surprises

"Diary of a Chambermaid", by Radu Jude explores everyday life and hidden power struggles, blending theatre, montage, and social satire, based on the book from Octave Mirbeau, and told in an inspired way under the direction of Radu Jude.

What Bruno Dumont envisions in "Red Rocks" is 'the world of tomorrow': 'we don't want rules, prescriptions, overprotection, constant interference: we want freedom.'

Director Viesturs Kairiss discusses Ulya at Cannes 2026, exploring identity, Soviet Latvia and the human story behind Ulyana Semyonova.

Ryusuke Hamaguchi discusses multilingual dialogue, humanism and care in All of a Sudden, in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Valeska Grisebach discusses Bulgaria, Europe, genre and the female gaze in The Dreamed Adventure, in Cannes Competition.

Director Sarah Arnold on her debut feature, "Too Many Beasts": 'I made this film so that we don't forget that we have to disobey.'

With Elephants in the Fog, Abinash Bikram Shah places Nepal's Kinnar community at the centre of a thriller about chosen family, invisibility and the right to be seen as whole

In "Madame", French director Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz digs into the themes of femininity and exploitation by sharing house with the secret mistress of a Saudi Sheikh

Explore the captivating "9 Temples to Heaven" journey and discover Thailand’s spiritual rituals, cultural significance, and cinematic beauty in the new Sompot Chidgasornpongse's film.

Valentina Maurel, the Costa Rican-French director of "Forever Your Maternal Animal", likes a non-linear structure: 'I think characters are enough, sometimes, to make a film.'

With Titanic Ocean, Konstantina Kotzamani plunges into a Japanese boarding school for professional mermaids and finds a story about adolescence, fantasy and the struggle to speak for yourself

With Rehearsals for a Revolution, Pegah Ahangarani weaves forty years of Iranian history into a deeply personal documentary and turns memory itself into an act of resistance

With I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew reflect on what it means to be thirty, working-class and stuck in a world that no longer keeps its promises

With I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Joe Cole and Jay Lycurgo play two friends at a crossroads and discover that the best way to build a character is to leave your inhibitions at the door

With I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew reflect on what it means to be thirty, working-class and stuck in a world that no longer keeps its promises

With "Coward", Lukas Dhont turns the war genre inside out to tell a story of desire, imagination and resistance.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa discusses "Kokurojo – The Samurai and the Prisoner" at the 79th Festival de Cannes and reflects on anti-heroes and power.

Discover the heartfelt story of "Tin Castle" with director Alexander Murphy, unveiling love, community, and resilience beyond stereotypes in a captivating Irish traveller family

Alexandra Matheou discusses "Free Eliza (Notes On An Anatomical Imperfection)" at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes in Cannes.

With the powerful story of "Flesh and Fuel", we explore a love between truck drivers highlighting work, identity, and authentic intimacy in a touching, realistic portrayal. We talked about it with one of the actors, Julian Świeżewski.

Renate ranzi from IDM Film And Music Commission tells us about all the new actions of the organisation, one of which is the new funding for projects at major festivals like Cannes, Venice, and Oscars—up to €240,000 for selected filmmakers.

"Nostalgia for the Future" by Brecht Debackere explores archives, memory, and identity, blending film, philosophy, and innovation in a unique, thought-provoking style, while telling the life and ideals of a genius of filmmaking such Chris Marker.

In Cannes, Koji Fukada discusses Nagi Notes, a film about loneliness, artistic observation and the invisible tensions connecting rural Japan to the wider world.

With Che Guevara: The Last Companions, Christophe Dimitri Reveille pieces together the untold escape of Che's last fighters and finds that loyalty, betrayal and truth are never black and white

Discover how La Gradiva explores heritage, desire, and mythology through vibrant characters and stunning visuals in this captivating film.

Discover the powerful story of "A Girl's Story," exploring trauma, shame, and resilience—an emotional journey that bridges past and present.

With "Double Freedom", Lisandro Alonso goes back to the origins of his cinema and finds a changed world

Sein Lyan Tun discusses Original Wound at Cannes 2026, exploring family trauma, memory and emotional violence.

Sam Manacsa discusses Annisa at Cannes 2026, exploring sound, adolescence and belonging through the perspective of a blind teenage girl.

Khozy Rizal and Lam Li Shuen discuss Mothers Are Mothering at Cannes 2026, exploring queer identity, motherhood and emotional alienation.

In talk with Olivier Clert, director of "Lucy Lost". An animated tale exploring identity, innocence, and magic amid a backdrop of universal war and folklore.

Reza Fahriyansyah and Ananth Subramaniam discuss Holy Crowd at Cannes 2026, exploring miracles, herd mentality and collective obsession.

Katharina Rivilis discusses I’ll Be Gone in June at Cannes 2026, exploring adolescence, post-9/11 America and memory.

Aina Clotet discusses Viva at Cannes 2026, exploring desire, illness, emotional dependence and the fear of loneliness.

Born at the turn of the century in a village’s butcher shop, Jeanne Lavaur dreams of becoming a countess. Inspired by the fearless Céleste and guided by her love for Guillaume de Barante, Jeanne’s journey carries her from the vibrant Paris of the Golden Twenties through the turmoil of two world wars. As her life intertwines with the great upheavals of the 20th century, she rises as a fiercely free woman, determined to never let anyone else define who she is meant to be.

Géssica Généus, director of "Marie Madeleine": "In Haiti, everything lives together – the beauty, the complexity of our society. It’s all there, all at once."

Emma Barboni of Emilia Romagna Film Commission presents us all the actions through which the institution boosts regional film production, festivals, and international co-productions, fostering Italy's vibrant audiovisual ecosystem.

Avril Besson's deeply touching first feature, "Marvelous Mornings", comes with a generous serving of vintage music – "disco is so fun, and so weird."

"Atonement", first feature by Reed Van Dyk, presented in the Directors Fortnight in Cannes reveals the deep emotional scars of war and the power of empathy, exploring healing and understanding beyond enemy lines in a compelling story.

Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission leverages its diverse landscapes and 26 years of expertise to boost local film productions and attract Hollywood projects. We talked about it with one of its founders Gianluca Novel.

Director Pierre Salvadori on the "ambiguous" lead couple in "The Electric Kiss": "She is manipulating him, but at the same time, she's bringing him back to life."

We discover, through the words of its director Alessandro Voglino, how the Film Commission Abruzzo is revitalizing the region’s cinema industry with €4M funding, fostering local talent, and attracting international productions.

Talking with Production manager Francesca Melis, we discover how Sardegna Film Commission boosts local and international productions with funding, location incentives, and innovative projects in film and sound design.

With Butterfly Jam, Talha Akdogan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling explore the tenderness hidden inside a story of pride, masculinity and bad decisions