Mascha Schilinski on Creating a Landmark in “Sound of Falling”
The director of Germany's official Oscar entry discusses quantifying memories and how they shape us in this indelible drama about four generations of women.
Marie Losier on Capturing a Body of Work in “Peaches Goes Bananas”
The director discusses this electric portrait of the irreverent Canadian musician who continues to push the limits of physicality as she ages.
Cyril Aris on Hanging On to the Constant Spin of “A Sad and Beautiful World”
The director discusses reflecting the exhilarating and sometimes exhausting experience of living in a country caught in conflict in this fab romance.
Gabrielle Brady on Restoring a Sense of Place in “The Wolves Always Come at Night”
The director discusses the opportunity to allow a couple that lost everything to take stock in this riveting narrative/nonfiction hybrid.
Jean Dakar and Tamara Kotevska on Soaring to New Heights in “The Tale of Silyan”
The filmmakers discuss the special delivery by storks to make this story of a farmer trying to keep his land and family legacy unforgettable.
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