"I wanted to make a comedy about an eternally torn human being"
The Belgian filmmaker spoke to us about the origins and “heroic journey” of the lead character in his fifth feature film, which is hitting cinemas in his homeland this week
“We were trying to capture the personal impact of gender-based violence on a family”
The co-directors discuss their documentary about a young Turkish singer whose rise to fame was interrupted by an attack from a suitor, and her fight for women’s rights
“This master creates a high-quality basis for the continuous expansion of expertise”
The master’s course run by the EPI offers an opportunity for audiovisual professionals to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the European film business and legal landscape
“Documentaries are increasingly able to talk about complex themes with empathy”
The new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities