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John Ridley on 12 Years a Slave

Francine Stock talks to John Ridley, screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave. Critic Jonathan Romney on the work of Jim Jarmusch, and the enduring appeal of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.

Francine Stock talks to John Ridley, the Oscar nominated screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave about the journey from first historic hand account to the big screen also and the portrayal of race in mainstream cinema today. Critic Jonathan Romney critiques the work of director Jim Jarmusch whose latest movie 'Only Lovers Left Alive' hits theatres this week. Award winning production designer Maria Djurkovic and film historian Kim Newman discuss the enduring appeal of the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Dialect coaches Andrew Jack and Julia Wilson-Dickson let the Film Programme in on the tricks of their trade.

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28 minutes

Only Lovers Left Alive

Only Lovers Left Alive
Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, Only Lovers Left Alive is in UK cinemas from Friday 21 February, certificate 15.

12 Years A Slave

12 Years A Slave
Directed by Steve McQueen, 12 Years A Slave is in UK cinemas, certificate 15

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 50th Anniversary Edition, on DVD and Blu-Ray, certificate 15

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterFrancine Stock
Interviewed GuestJohn Ridley
Interviewed GuestJonathan Romney
Interviewed GuestMaria Djurkovic
Interviewed GuestKim Newman
Interviewed GuestAndrew Jack
Interviewed GuestJulia Wilson-Dickson
ProducerFiona Couper

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Feb 201416:00
  • Sun 23 Feb 201423:00

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