Director Jan-Ole Gerster on his film Islands
Nikki Bedi talks to German director Jan-Ole Gerster about his film, Islands and is joined by critic and broadcaster Zing Tsjeng.
Nikki Bedi talks to German director Jan-Ole Gerster about his film, Islands and is joined by critic and broadcaster Zing Tsjeng.
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Chinese author Jung Chang explains why she’s chosen to write a sequel to her best-selling novel Wild Swans.
New Zealand born director Samuel van Grinsven talks about the rural setting for his supernatural thriller Went Up a Hill.
Oscar-winning American actor Susan Sarandon talks about sharing the same character with four other actors on stage.
And French musician Rahim Redcar reveals his love of legendary choreographer Bob Fosse.
Main image: Sam Riley in Islands
Photo credit: BFI Distribution
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