Miro Remo - Better Go Mad In The Wild - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Magic is the word I keep coming back to when I try to describe “Better Go Mad In The Wild”, the latest film from director Miro Remo. Apparently I am not the only one who feels this way. He was just awarded the Crystal Globe for Best Film at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival where the jury called it, “a funny valentine to the fading art of being true to yourself".Miro joins us to talk about the genesis of his film and a little about what it was like to develop a relationship and work with his primary characters,real-life twins Franta and Ondřej. It is a pure examination of their lives and struggles including original art, poetry and blues music. And if that’s not enough, there’s a talking bull. Miro uses a mix of filmmaking techniques that result in a truly unique story that will make you fall in love with the brothers. He didn’t want to do it, but I’m so glad he joined us.Trailer: Better Go Mad In The Wild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nathan Ambrosioni - Out Of Love - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Wunderkind, screenwriter, director Nathan Ambrosioni joins us to talk about his latest film Out of Love (Les enfants vont bien) which recently earned him a Crystal Globe award for Best Director at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.Nathan is one of cinema's most promising young voices. In addition to exploring Out of Love we will touch on his remarkable journey in filmmaking. At just 25 years old, Ambrosioni has already established himself as a director with a distinctive eye for complex family dynamics and emotionally nuanced storytelling.Nathan's latest feature is a gripping French family drama starring Camille Cottin, Juliette Armanet, and Monia Chokri. The film follows Jeanne, whose life is suddenly turned upside down when her sister Suzanne arrives unexpectedly with her two children only to disappear again, leaving Jeanne to care for kids she barely knows.This was a fun discussion with a serious filmmaker. Out of Love (Les enfants vont bien) will be in French theaters December 3rd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gözde Kural - Cinema Jazireh - Karlovy Vary International Film festival
Filmmaker Gözde Kural joins us to discuss her latest work "Cinema Jazireh". It is her second feature set and shot in Afghanistan. It depicts the journey and struggles of a young mother attempting to track down her missing son. Moving solo as a woman in a world controlled by the Taliban is not an option so she dresses as a man. At the same time we are introduced to a young man who was groomed as a boy to act as a woman. The contrasting and intersecting stories raise hard questions about culture. The film explores longing, hope and the roles we are forced to take on as a result of social pressure. We will examine the amazingly well formed characters depicted and get into the themes of her work as well as touch on some of the challenges of filming in Afghanistan.In our chat, Gözde reveals the same passion that comes through in her films and we learn some interesting news about a case currently making its way through the Turkish justice system where a colleague of hers is facing politically motivated charges. She arrived for our interview after having spent the day in court supporting her friend, and we appreciate that she was able to switch gears and talk about her film and plans for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.Here's a link to the trailer for: "Cinema Jazireh"If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us a rating or review, or better yet share the link with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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João Rosas - The Luminous Life - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Director João Rosas joins us to talk about his work with a focus on his feature debut “The Luminous Life”. It's a beautiful exploration of youth that evolved in a very particular way from three of his earlier shorts. We’ll dive into those connections, examine the role of Lisbon in his movies and explore the current climate for filmmaking in Portugal.We will also take a few moments to discuss his documentary “Death Of A City”. It is a very personal film that chronicles the demolition of a building and the men doing the work. It is a layered analysis of the exploitation of individuals and a city.Perhaps most interestingly, we will get into the particular role that film festivals play as gatekeepers at the same time as we discuss João’s work as a festival jury member and the challenges that come with that responsibility.During our chat João mentioned the American reviews of “The Luminous Life” you can find them here: Variety Hollywood ReporterIf you enjoy Stream Close Up…like, share, rate, jada jada jada…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vytautas Katkus - The Visitor - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Winner of the Crystal Globe for Best Director at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Lithuanian filmmaker Vytautas Katkus joins us to talk about his feature debut “The Visitor” (Svečias).Here’s what the Jury had to say about his film. “In his feature debut, Vytautas Katkus truly exploits the creative freedom that a director perhaps only ever properly enjoys with their first film, displaying an uncompromised, idiosyncratic vision that is both dazzlingly precise in its detail and dreamily peculiar as whole.”“The Visitor” evolved from his earlier short films ”Community Gardens” and “Cherries” which touched on some similar themes. We will talk about that evolution and his experience on the film festival circuit among other topics."The Visitor" follows Danielius, a 30-year-old new father who returns from Norway to Lithuania to sell his father's apartment, exploring themes of homecoming, displacement, and the complex emotions that arise when familiar places feel foreign. This Lithuanian production serves as a cinematic meditation on solitude, marking a significant milestone in Katkus's career transition from cinematographer to director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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