The Screen Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team debriefs on Cannes Film Festival’s closing ceremony and awards; and chats to Norwegian actresses Renate Reinsve, star of Palme d’Or winner Fjord, and Marie Ulven, star of Directors’ Fortnight title Low Expectations.

First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to take us inside Cannes’ closing night activities, including the best speeches, in-the-room reactions and the afterparty.

Then Mitchell speaks to Renate Reinsve and fellow Norwegian actor Marie Ulven on the ground in Cannes about their respective films in the festival.

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Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss all the biggest deals from the Cannes market and what it says about the health of the industry. Then, they delve into the Dogma initiatives that were announced at this year’s festival, including German and UK iterations.

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Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the mood of the French film industry, particularly in the wake of Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada’s statement that he would blacklist everyone who signed an open letter criticising main shareholder Vincent Bollore. Then, the trio debates the best parties, the best dogs and what highlights are still to come at the festival.

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Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen critics Johnathan Romney and Lee Marshall, who each spotlight a film from the Competition and parallel sections so far. Plus, they discuss what themes are emerging from the festival and whether it has been a strong year for the Competition.

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