John Ridley on 12 Years a Slave
Francine Stock talks to John Ridley, screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave. Critic Jonathan Romney on the work of Jim Jarmusch, and the enduring appeal of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.
Francine Stock talks to John Ridley, the Oscar nominated screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave about the journey from first historic hand account to the big screen also and the portrayal of race in mainstream cinema today. Critic Jonathan Romney critiques the work of director Jim Jarmusch whose latest movie 'Only Lovers Left Alive' hits theatres this week. Award winning production designer Maria Djurkovic and film historian Kim Newman discuss the enduring appeal of the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Dialect coaches Andrew Jack and Julia Wilson-Dickson let the Film Programme in on the tricks of their trade.
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Only Lovers Left Alive
12 Years A Slave
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Francine Stock |
| Interviewed Guest | John Ridley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Romney |
| Interviewed Guest | Maria Djurkovic |
| Interviewed Guest | Kim Newman |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Jack |
| Interviewed Guest | Julia Wilson-Dickson |
| Producer | Fiona Couper |
Broadcasts
- Thu 20 Feb 2014 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 23 Feb 2014 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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