by Anne-Katrin Titze
Barbara Kopple: "The first time I saw his Bob Dylan film Don’t Look Back, I thought it was just about the coolest thing I had ever seen. That movie and Monterey Pop were two that helped spark my passion to spend my life telling true stories that excite me."
Where crows are watching JP Davidson and Craig Russell on nature, belief, UK horror and The Cull
Truth and lies Sean Hogan on true crime documentaries, unknowable characters and The Dark Gets In
A walking contradiction Sinéad O'Shea on James 'Fergie' Chambers Jr and All About The Money
Unconventional families Milcho Manchevski on being blacklisted and making Sister Brother Manhole Cover
Expecting the unexpected Jordan Mark Windsor and Sean Wallace on Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant
Celluloid vampire Arthur Harari on Léa Seydoux, the mystery of ideas, and The Unknown
Patrick Stewart dies X-men and Star Trek actor was 86
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:
Sundance Announces Legacy line-up of archive films
Frightfest Newcastle event announced for May 2027
French Film Festival UK Programme announced
Tallinn Black Nights Documentary line-up and Special Screenings announced
London Winners announced
