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World Cinema

Under-the-radar non-English language filmmakers talk about their artistic processes.

A headshot of filmmaker Ferit Karahan in front of a blue-tinged still from his film, Brother's Keeper. The text on the image reads, 'Interview'.

Lindsay Pugh / June 28, 2021

Ferit Karahan revisited his time at a Turkish boarding school for the chilling Brother’s Keeper

Ferit Karahan discusses writing and directing Brother’s Keeper, a nuanced and bleak film about Kurdish children living in fear at a Turkish boarding school.

Alex Heeney / May 6, 2021

Charlène Favier on Slalom, her sensitive sexual abuse drama

Charlène Favier discusses her debut feature film, Slalom, which depicts childhood sexual abuse in the world of high level sports, a world Favier knows from personal experience.

Alex Heeney / April 14, 2021

‘It was always about making you feel unsafe’: Oliver Hermanus on Moffie

South African auteur Oliver Hermanus on his 1981-set film, Moffie, about how the army indoctrinated conscripted boys with white supremacy and homophobia.

Alex Heeney / April 12, 2021

‘A film about nothings that overwhelm you’: Kateryna Gornostai on Stop-Zemlia

Kateryna Gornostai discusses making an ensemble coming-of-age film where everything for the characters is happening for the first time.

Alex Heeney / April 6, 2021

Amanda Adolfsson on her family horror film Nelly Rapp: Monster Agent

Swedish director Amanda Adolfsson discusses Nelly Rapp: Monster Agent, working with child actors, and balancing horror and comedy.

A still from Quo Vadis, Aida? behind a headshot of star Jasna Đuričić. The text on the image reads, 'Interview'.

Orla Smith / April 5, 2021

How Jasna Đuričić crafted her ferocious performance in Quo Vadis, Aida?

Jasna Đuričić discusses the elaborate rehearsal process that got her into character for Quo Vadis, Aida?.

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