Lars von Trier’s Bizarre Kingdom (Finally) Cometh
The Danish filmmaker talks bringing his nightmarish hospital trilogy to an end, twenty-five years after the last instalment.
Raúl Castillo: The New Masculinity
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.
‘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...
Daydreaming with Wes Anderson
What makes Wes Anderson tick? In the following discussion, the auteur describes where he finds inspiration between cinema and his dreams.
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
Paolo Sorrentino: “Knowing Too Much About Yourself Can Be Dangerous”
Malcom Pagani speaks to Italy’s most celebrated contemporary filmmaker, Paolo Sorrentino.
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.
A conversation with Alberto Barbera
The Venice Film Festival chief talks his good friend, writer and editor Malcom Pagani...
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...
Alain Elkann Interviews Monica Vitti
Reprinted with love, a classic interview between Alain Elkann and the great artist Monica Vitti.
Claire Denis is Amazing
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.
Isabelle Adjani in Confession
In this intimate discussion, the inimitable Isabelle Adjani discusses her career, life, and the strength of women in cinema.
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 Neapolitan Soul of Luisa Ranieri
Hand of God star Luisa Ranieri talks with Luke Georgiades about what it means to be Neapolitan soul.
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
Playing the Part with Fotini Peluso
"The kids are alright" as ARF Deputy Editor Chris Cotonou engages in a brief but insightful conversation with actress Fotini Peluso
The New Roman: Carlotta Antonelli
We interview with Carlotta Antonelli, discussing her Roman roots, gritty characters and finding creativity outside of acting.
Next Generation: Agathe Rousselle in Conversation
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.
Audrey Diwan On the Gaze
The director of L’événement shares an essay on the pitfalls of categorisation in art and film.
Interview: Isabelle Huppert
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...
Interview: Juliette Binoche, A Portrait of a Lady on Film
A rare interview with one of the Queens of French cinema.
The Rise of Makita Samba
Makita Samba is part of the ensemble of young actors taking the lead in Jacques Audiard’s Paris, 13th District.
Confessions of a ’99: #TriangleOfSadness
An experience watching Robert Östlund's Palme winner #TriangleOfSadness...
Coffee with Sir Christopher Hampton and Elsa Zylberstein
A discussion between Elsa Zylberstein and the Oscar-winning writer-director Sir Christopher Hamptoner on life and stories...
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.
Penelope Cruz: In Conversation
Jason Solomons talks to Penelope Cruz about her iconic career, her love for Italian cinema, and new film L'immensita
Portrait Of An Artist: Francesco Carrozzini
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.
In The Driving Seat with Riccardo Scamarcio
Chris Cotonou chats with renowned actor and Italy's resident sex symbol Riccardo Scamarcio.
Masks, Masculinity, and the D’Innocenzos
Luke Georgiades talks to the filmmaker twin that are blazing a trail past their contemporaries
The Manifesto: Italian Issue
The young artists of Italian Cinema offer us their personal manifestos...
Next Generation: Anamaria Vartolomei’s Time Is Now
Anamaria Vartolomei talks with Chris Cotonou about working with Audrey Diwan, the timely themes of the film and her approach to finding sanctuary
