“This film was very special and distinct from my other work. I had worked a lot with kids in my previous films, but these films were not necessarily for children. Although, the previous films had great lives in festivals (the short JUST ME AND YOU won the crystal bear at the Berlinale – awarded by […]
interviews
Interview: Oliver Assayas & ‘Personal Shopper’
Get Reel Movies had the chance to see Personal Shopper at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival and after the film we sent guest reviewer Josh Rachlis to talk to director of the film, Oliver Assayas. It was a roundtable interview with different media outlets so below are Josh’s questions. I noticed that there was no humour at […]
Interview: George Mendeluk & ‘Bitter Harvest’
I had the chance to see Bitter Harvest at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival and after the festival Mr. Mendeluk was kind enough to grant an interview over the phone. We talked a lot about the history behind this movie and also dived into the making of the film with some interesting tidbits coming up. […]
Interview: Maren Ade & Toni Erdmann
Mrs. Ade was very kind to grant an interview. We talked during a roundtable at the Toronto International Film Festival, and I had the opportunity to ask a few questions alongside some fellow members of the press. Listed below are my questions. Where did the character of Winifred/Toni Erdmann come from? Ade: Winfried is inspired a […]