Francine Stock and star guests on the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV. Friday 4.30pm - 5pm
This week
Friday 13 October 2006
Richard Griffiths and Nicholas Hytner on The History Boys; and Ken Loach pays tribute to Gillo Pontecorvo.
On The Film Programme this week:
Gillo Pontecorvo Ken Loach pays tribute to the work of Gillo Pontecorvo, the director of The Battle of Algiers, whose death was announced today. He reflects on the influence this celebrated political film, shot in documentary style, had on a generation of filmmakers.
The History Boys Francine Stock talks to the star and also to the director of The History Boys, the film adaptation of Alan Bennett’s hit play about a group of grammar school boys trying to get into Oxbridge. Richard Griffiths talks about the challenges of bringing his role as the inspirational teacher Hector to the big screen, and director Nicholas Hytner explains why his favourite films are intimate rather than spectacular.
The History Boys (15) is out now.
Man Push Cart Ramin Bahrani, director of Man Push Cart, talks about his touching tale of a self-employed caterer in downtown Manhattan. He explains his fascination with the lot of New York's pushcart owners, and why he never says "cut" or "action".
Man Push Cart (15) is out now.
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema The philosopher, psychoanalyst and film fan Slavoj Zizek has made a documentary which explores the relationship between cinema and human desire. Francine talks to him about what films tell us about ourselves.
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (18) is at the ICA in London until the end of the month; a tour and DVD release follow later in the year. For details go to: http://www.thepervertsguide.com
