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Confessions

Close-Up With Francesca Scorsese

May 25, 2023

The young Scorsese discusses her debut short film, what she's learnt from her father, and how her—and her generation—are finding a new voice.

BY Chris Cotonou | Photography by Luke Georgiades

Confessions

Gaspar Noé: “I believe there are other dimensions that we don’t know.”

May 22, 2023

Le Enfant Terrible of French cinema discusses passion, death and happy endings.

BY Chris Cotonou

Film

Sam Taylor-Johnson: “I can see by an eyelash movement whether the scene is going to work or not.”

May 23, 2023

The director of 50 Shades of Grey takes us through a few of the loves of her life.

BY Charles Finch

Alex Cox
Confessions

Alex Cox: “You can’t be an authentic punk and be in the establishment.”

May 22, 2023

Punk director Alex Cox breaks his silence with a rare interview on his love for Western films and the making Sid and Nancy.

BY Max Arvelaiz

Confessions

The Double Lives of Isabel Sandoval

May 22, 2023

The Lingua Franca director talks filmmaking as an act of self-therapy, her love affair with the auteurs of the past, and the radicalism of cinematic sensuality.

BY Luke Georgiades | Illustrations by Andrew Bastow

Confessions

Marion Cotillard: “If we want the world to be better, we must start by looking at ourselves with love.”

May 22, 2023

In this candid profile, the journalist Richard Gianorio, Marion Cotillard’s friend, explores the enigma of France’s most compelling star.

BY Richard Gianorio

Fanny Ardant
Confessions

Fanny Ardant: “Even when I was young, I never thought of myself as attractive.”

May 22, 2023

A legend of French cinema, Fanny Ardant describes her love of 'secret liaisons', beauty—and the state of film today.

BY Natasha Fraser

John Pawson
Confessions

John Pawson: “Stillness has a spiritual dimension.”

May 22, 2023

The iconic minimalist architect John Pawson discusses his lessons from Japan, his appreciation for stillness, and his love for travel.

BY Fatima Khan

Roger Deakins photography
Confessions

Every Frame A Photo: Sir Roger Deakins Talks Byways

May 22, 2023

The greatest cinematographer of all time discusses his approach to filmmaking and photography.

BY Chris Cotonou

Dominik Moll
Confessions

The Night of the 12th: Dominik Moll’s thriller gives murder a new edge

March 31, 2023

The César award-winning director explores gender preconceptions in his twisty new police procedural.

BY Luke Georgiades

Rosalind Eleazar
Confessions

Rosalind Eleazar: “There’s something true about theatre.” 

March 29, 2023

In a free-wheeling interview, award-winning actor Rosalind Eleazar discusses Slow Horse, the magic of theatre and a certain experience with Matthew Broderick...

BY Sam Murphy

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Art & Photography

Sir Don McCullin: “I’ve seen the anatomy of humanity spilled out on roadways.”

February 9, 2023

An icon of British photography, Don McCullin opens up about the trauma of conflict and the need for art.

BY Charles Finch

Darren Aronofsky on set
Film

Darren Aronofsky: “I was not aware how much love was in the world for Brendan [Fraser].”

January 31, 2023

Darren Aronofsky opens up on his creative process, environmental work and his time with Brendan Fraser.

BY Chris Cotonou

Oliver stone
Confessions

Oliver Stone: “I don’t love dictators any more than you do. I don’t like bullies. I hate them.”

January 30, 2023

Journalist Seumas Milne interviews legendary filmmaker Oliver Stone.

BY Seumas Milne

Alice Diop
Confessions

Saint Omer: Alice Diop Wants to Know What You See

February 9, 2023

The French filmmaker talks the making of one of the most acclaimed and essential films of 2022.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Tahar Rahim, In His Own Words

February 9, 2023

France’s most versatile actor talks choosing his range of characters, working with directors from around the world, and the value of representation and faith.

BY Words by Chris Cotonou / Images by Adrianna Aounn

Confessions

Ava DuVernay: “I believe in Destiny.”

May 23, 2023

Multiple Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay discusses her fateful first love for cinema.

BY Nadia Khomami

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Confessions

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: Rebel With A Cause

February 9, 2023

Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talks directing Ms. Marvel, Partition on film, and her favourite films of the 2023 awards season with A Rabbit's Foot's Fatima Khan.

BY Fatima Khan

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Confessions

Todd Field: “Anyone that’s serious about music is writing for video games.”

January 31, 2023

Todd Field discusses his break from film, his work in advertising and the politics of Tár.

BY Luke Georgiades | Illustration by Andrew Bastow

Ken Loach Old
Confessions

Ken Loach: “I don’t agree you need a political cause to make a movie.”

February 9, 2023

An icon of British film, Ken Loach discusses his activism in cinema and capturing inner humanity.

BY Jason Solomons

Nadine Labaki Capernaum
Film

Art to Provoke: Nadine Labaki

February 9, 2023

Over the Marrakesh Film Festival, Chris Cotonou looks at Nadine Labaki's journey through cinema during troubled times.

BY Chris Cotonou

William Kentridge Pose
Art & Photography

William Kentridge: “What’s in the body, will tell you what’s being said.”

February 9, 2023

William Kentridge discusses the politics of South Africa and the world, his role as an artist, and his quiet optimism about human nature.

BY Sam Murphy

Amma Asante
Confessions

Amma Asante’s World

February 9, 2023

Amma Asante talks her vision for a James Bond movie, working with Mads Mikkelsen, and bringing hope to the big screen.

BY Luke Georgiades

Raùl Castillo
Confessions

Raúl Castillo: The New Masculinity

December 21, 2022

The star of A24 drama 'The Inspection' talks to ARF about subverting masculinity on-screen, his childlike approach to acting, and a potential shift to directing.

BY Luke Georgiades

Joyland
Confessions

“We Decided to Fight Back”: Saim Sadiq on Screening Joyland in Pakistan

February 9, 2023

Saim Sadiq's thought-provoking debut was banned in Pakistan, until the filmmaker decided enough was enough.

BY Fatima Khan

all quiet on the western front behind the scenes
Confessions

A Journey of Doubt: Edward Berger on All Quiet on the Western Front

February 9, 2023

Director Edward Berger talks making his Best Picture nominated anti-war masterpiece.

BY Chris Cotonou

Art & Photography

Ai Weiwei: “Our pursuit of truth can only tell us who we are.”

February 9, 2023

Against all odds, Ai Weiwei explains how he hopes his recent foray into filmmaking can influence new ways of thinking.

BY Luke Georgiades

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Confessions

Will Sharpe: multi-hyphenate actor-director on surrendering to mystery in The White Lotus 

February 9, 2023

Will Sharpe opens up about his experience with White Lotus, past career and future ambitions.

BY Sam Murphy

Lars Von Trier behind the scenes of The Kingdom Exodus
Confessions

Lars von Trier's Bizarre Kingdom (Finally) Cometh

December 24, 2022

The Danish filmmaker talks bringing his nightmarish hospital trilogy to an end, twenty-five years after the last instalment.

BY A Rabbit's Foot

Abel Ferrarra
Confessions

“Jesus for the Hardcore”: Abel Ferrara talks Padre Pio

November 30, 2022

The famously no-bullshit New York filmmaker Abel Ferrara takes a spiritual turn in his recent conversation with ARF...

BY Chris Cotonou

Lily Amirpour
Confessions

Film and Politics with Lily Amirpour: “The system is the great antagonist of each story.”

October 17, 2022

Lily Amirpour speaks out during a moment of political crisis - discussing Iran, world building, and Sufi mysticism

BY Sam Murphy

London Korean Film Festival 17th Edition
Confessions

Darcy Paquet on translating Parasite for Bong Joon-ho

November 17, 2022

The English translator of Parasite discusses language barriers and Korean cinema.

BY Sam Murphy

Venice, Italy. 11th Sep, 2021. Director Paolo Sorrentino and Filippo Scotti pose with the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Young Actor for
Confessions

Paolo Sorrentino: "Knowing Too Much About Yourself Can Be Dangerous"

September 1, 2022

Malcom Pagani speaks to Italy’s most celebrated contemporary filmmaker, Paolo Sorrentino.

BY Malcom Pagani

Confessions

An Hour With Valeria Golino

September 1, 2022

ARF Editor-In-Chief Charles Finch engages in open conversation with actress, filmmaker and personal friend of his, Valeria Golino

BY Charles Finch

So Yun Um Interview
Confessions

Ground Zero: Dreams of A Liquor Store Baby

October 5, 2022

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.

BY Luke Georgiades

Alberto Barbera
Confessions

A conversation with Alberto Barbera

September 1, 2022

The Venice Film Festival chief talks his good friend, writer and editor Malcom Pagani...

BY Malcom Pagani

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Confessions

Alain Elkann Interviews Monica Vitti

September 1, 2022

Reprinted with love, a classic interview between Alain Elkann and the great artist Monica Vitti.

BY Alain Elkann

The Darjeeling Limited
Confessions

Wes Anderson on les temps perdu

May 12, 2022

What makes Wes Anderson tick? In the following discussion, the auteur describes where he finds inspiration between cinema and his dreams.

BY A Rabbit's Foot, Wes Anderson

D'Innocenzo's Brothers
Confessions

Masks, Masculinity, and the D'Innocenzos

September 1, 2022

Luke Georgiades talks to the filmmaker twin that are blazing a trail past their contemporaries

BY Luke Georgiades

Isabelle Adjani
Confessions

Isabelle Adjani in Confession

May 12, 2022

In this intimate discussion, the inimitable Isabelle Adjani discusses her career, life, and the strength of women in cinema.

BY Natasha A. Fraser

Claire Denis
Confessions

Claire Denis is Amazing

May 12, 2022

With her latest film in competition for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, we sat with the auteur to discuss how film gives her life meaning.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Adventures With Al Ruddy

September 1, 2022

ARF Editor-In-Chief Charles Finch has an affectionate conversation with his friend, mentor, and iconic film producer Al Ruddy...

BY Charles Finch

The Darjeeling Limited
Confessions

Wes Anderson: “Our stories might be more or less a shared daydream.”

May 12, 2022

What makes Wes Anderson tick? In the following discussion, the auteur describes where he finds inspiration between cinema and his dreams.

BY A Rabbit's Foot

Confessions

Coffee with Sir Christopher Hampton and Elsa Zylberstein

May 26, 2022

The following discussion took place between the actress Elsa Zylberstein and the Oscar-winning writer-director Sir Christopher Hampton. Over strong coffee, sitting in Sir Christopher’s colourful West London office, he intimately opened up about his life in theatre and cinema, and the uncompromising power of words.

BY Chris Cotonou

Thierry Fremaux
Festival

In Conversation with Thierry Frémaux

May 26, 2022

The General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival speaks with us about the power of global cinema, Bertrand Tavernier, and his reputation as King of the Croisette.

BY A Rabbit's Foot

Confessions

In The Driving Seat with Riccardo Scamarcio

September 1, 2022

Chris Cotonou chats with renowned actor and Italy's resident sex symbol Riccardo Scamarcio.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Lawrence Bender on Cannes with Quentin Tarantino

May 26, 2022

Producer Lawrence Bender reflects on a career visiting Cannes with Tarantino, in this series of anecdotes.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Interview: Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi

May 26, 2022

With her film Les Amandiers in competition at Cannes, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi discusses the pleasures of looking to the past.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Interview: Juliette Binoche, A Portrait of a Lady on Film

May 12, 2022

A rare interview with one of the Queens of French cinema.

BY Jason Solomons

Confessions

Interview: Isabelle Huppert

May 12, 2022

Although she’s admirably calm on the outside and her voice is poised and composed, Isabelle Huppert’s inner clock is ticking. She’s a woman who simply doesn’t have enough time...

BY Jason Solomons

Confessions

Mrs Justice: The Emergence of Lyna Khoudri

May 26, 2022

Rising star Lyna Khoudri on her upcoming work in Novembre, and the importance of her parents in becoming an actor.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Next Generation: Agathe Rousselle in Conversation

May 12, 2022

Few recent performances have achieved the same buzz as Agathe Rousselle in Julia Ducournau’s Titane. Here we speak to its star about film, peace of mind, and New York.

BY Chris Cotonou

Monica Belluci Interview
Confessions

Summer With Monica

September 1, 2022

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.

BY Chris Cotonou

Confessions

Next Generation: Anamaria Vartolomei's Time Is Now

May 12, 2022

Anamaria Vartolomei talks with Chris Cotonou about working with Audrey Diwan, the timely themes of the film and her approach to finding sanctuary

BY Chris Cotonou

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Confessions

Penelope Cruz: In Conversation

September 1, 2022

Jason Solomons talks to Penelope Cruz about her iconic career, her love for Italian cinema, and new film L'immensita

BY Jason Solomons

Confessions

Playing the Part with Fotini Peluso

September 1, 2022

"The kids are alright" as ARF Deputy Editor Chris Cotonou engages in a brief but insightful conversation with actress Fotini Peluso

BY Chris Cotonou

Film

Portrait Of An Artist: Francesco Carrozzini

September 1, 2022

As his film The Hanging Sun closes this year’s Venice Film Festival, Fatima Khan and Francesco Carrozzini discuss the tribulations of filming through Norwegian weather, and the serendipitous attachment to a festival he feels has shaped his career.

BY Fatima Khan

Art & Photography

The Mystic: Francesco Clemente

September 1, 2022

The spiritual artist Francesco Clemente talks art, cinema, and happiness with ARF Editor-in-chief Charles Finch.

BY Charles Finch

Luisa Ranieri
Confessions

The Neapolitan Soul of Luisa Ranieri

September 1, 2022

Hand of God star Luisa Ranieri talks with Luke Georgiades about what it means to be Neapolitan soul.

BY Luke Georgiades

Carlotta Antonelli
Confessions

The New Roman: Carlotta Antonelli

September 1, 2022

Carlotta Antonelli is hard to miss. The Roman-born actress, who has been hotly-tipped after roles in Suburra and Bangla, as well as the recent Bang Bang, speaks with us about her morning coffee, gritty characters, and her hometown.  On Freedom. I find freedom in a performance when I am unsure what is happening; when I… Continue reading Landing Page – Confessions

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Confessions

The Rise of Makita Samba

May 12, 2022

Makita Samba is part of the ensemble of young actors taking the lead in Jacques Audiard’s Paris, 13th District.

BY Julien Planté

Toni Servillo
Art & Photography

Toni Servillo on the Teatro

September 1, 2022

The great Sorrentino collaborator takes a deep dive into his love for the theatre...

BY Chris Cotonou

 

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