On the podcast, Alex recommends three Tunisian films by women directors from the last decade, including Where the Wind Comes From, which just had its world premiere at Sundance 2025.
Women Directors
In honour of #52filmsbywomen, we've collected all of our reviews of films directed by women and interviews with female directors all in one place.
Ep. 157 myfrenchfilmfestival: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through the Night
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three reasons to check out myfrenchfilmfestival, the online and worldwide celebration of French cinema, and three movies to watch: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through The Night.
Ep. 156 Three myths about Mike Leigh’s process debunked
In this episode of the podcast, Alex debunks three common myths about Mike Leigh’s process, on the occasion of the release of his new film Hard Truths
Ep. 155 Halina Reijn’s Babygirl
In this episode of the podcast, Woman in Revolt EIC Lindsay Pugh joins Alex to discuss Halina Reijn’s film Babygirl, Harris Dickinson’s performance, and more.
Ep. 153 Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio
In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends Maura Delpero’s film Vermiglio, which is set in the Italian Alps during WWII.
TIFF 2024 Ep. 10: Marianne Elliott on directing for stage vs. screen and The Salt Path
Alex interviews legendary theatre director Marianne Elliott about directing for stage vs. screen and her first film, The Salt Path.