First Person

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First Person

Lucile Hadzihalilovic on the evolution of Evolution

by David Jenkins

The French writer/director reveals the steps she took to make her eerie sea-side epic.
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Interviews

Joachim Trier: ‘Making movies takes something out of you every time’

by David Jenkins

The Norwegian director of Louder Than Bombs talks us through the intricacies of his writing process.
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First Person

Jeff Nichols’ guide to crafting a movie ending

by Adam Woodward

The writer/director of Take Shelter and Midnight Special offers his take on an essential filmmaking skill.
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First Person

How to shoot a movie outside

by Mathilde Dumazet

Director Tom Geens offers an essential eight-point guide to filming in exterior locations.
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Interviews

Alice Winocour: ‘I put all of my fears into this film’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A female director making a tense action thriller is a rare beast. We meet a new and great one.
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First Person

Alejandro González Iñárritu defines cinema

by Adam Woodward

The Revenant director offers a personal and profound response to one of life’s biggest questions.
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First Person

Lenny Abrahamson’s guide to shooting in a confined space

by Adam Woodward

The Room director reveals the logistical tricks that made filming in a claustrophobic setting possible.
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Interviews

Todd Haynes: The Amorous Imagination

by David Jenkins

From Brief Encounter to his upcoming Peggy Lee biopic, the Carol director muses on a variety of subjects.
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Interviews

Gaspar Noé: ‘The porn I grew up with was much closer to real life’

by Adam Woodward

The Buenos Aires-born, Paris-based provocateur sounds off on all things Love.
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Interviews

Viggo Mortensen: ‘I love working with directors who resist explaining things’

by David Jenkins

The actor on football, festivals and films that ask lots of questions but don’t give away all the answers.

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