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Paul Verhoeven

Cinema magazine programme. Francine Stock talks to the controversial director of Basic Instinct and Robocop, Paul Verhoeven.

With Francine Stock

The controversial director of Basic Instinct and Robocop, Paul Verhoeven, tells Francine Stock why Isabelle Huppert agreed to star in his latest contentious movie, Elle, after he had been turned down by several Hollywood actresses.

Tim Robey and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh recommend a few films for anyone wishing to have their own Isabelle Huppert festival this weekend.

Director Kelly Reichardt explains why her films are light on plot and dialogue and often end in the middle of a scene.

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Sun 5 Mar 201723:00
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

PresenterFrancine Stock
Interviewed GuestPaul Verhoeven
Interviewed GuestTim Robey
Interviewed GuestLarushka Ivan-Zadeh
Interviewed GuestKelly Reichardt

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  • Thu 2 Mar 201716:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 5 Mar 201723:00
    BBC Radio 4

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