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Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant

Oscar-winning director of Birdman, Alejandro Inarritu, discusses his western The Revenant, which tested his actors, including Leonardo Di Caprio, to their limits.

With Francine Stock

The Oscar winning director of Birdman, Alejandro Inarritu discusses his western The Revenant, which tested his actors, including Leonardo Di Caprio, to their limits and was reportedly described as a living hell by members of the crew.

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Sun 17 Jan 201623:00
BBC Radio 4

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PresenterFrancine Stock
Interviewed GuestAlejandro G Inarritu
Interviewed GuestLenny Abrahamson
Interviewed GuestCatherine Bray

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  • Thu 14 Jan 201616:00
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 14 Jan 201616:15
    BBC Radio 4 LW
  • Sun 17 Jan 201623:00
    BBC Radio 4

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