‘Jesus for the Hardcore’: Abel Ferrara talks Padre Pio
The famously no-bullshit New York filmmaker Abel Ferrara takes a spiritual turn in his recent conversation with ARF…
Confessions
Darcy Paquet on translating Parasite for Bong Joon-ho
The English translator of Parasite discusses language barriers and Korean cinema.
Film and politics with Lily Amirpour: “The system is the great antagonist of each story”
Lily Amirpour speaks out during a moment of political crisis – discussing Iran, world building, and Sufi mysticism
Ground Zero: Dreams of A Liquor Store Baby
For ARF, Luke Georgiades speaks to filmmaker So Yun Um about her Liquor Store Dreams journey, her relationship with her father, filming tough conversations, and the international boom of Korean culture.
Confessions of A ’99: Sometimes You Have To Lie (Brigitte Bardot et moi)
For her second ARF column, writer-director Shaden Adela talks the pain and joys of being a Brigitte Bardot obsessive…
Chiara Mastroianni: My Father, Marcello
The actress Chiara Mastroianni opens up to writer Natasha A. Fraser about her father, the iconic Marcello Mastroianni—their relationship, his famous humour, and her childhood memories.
The Open Ending
The author Ilaria Bernardini forged a close bond with the director Bernardo Bertolucci before he passed away. She recounts their friendship and professional relationship in this poignant essay.
Paolo Sorrentino: “Knowing Too Much About Yourself Can Be Dangerous”
Malcom Pagani speaks to Italy’s most celebrated contemporary filmmaker, Paolo Sorrentino.
Summer With Monica
She’s done it all: art-house film, Hollywood cinema, and now the theatre. But Monica Bellucci’s greatest adventure is being a mother. She opens up to Chris Cotonou about the power of children, the virtues of doing nothing, and entering her icon era.
An Hour With Valeria Golino
ARF Editor-In-Chief Charles Finch engages in open conversation with actress, filmmaker and personal friend of his, Valeria Golino
