Film
A sermon on creativity with Werner Herzog
Lessons Learned — At 77 years old, the great German auteur has no plans to slow down. To mark the digital release of his latest film – a fictional tale about a real-life rent-an-actor company – he shares the secrets to his longevity.
Written by: Shelley Jones
The radical history of London’s oldest community-run cinema
Inside the Rio — During the ’80s, the Dalston staple was a hub for community organising. A new book brings together photography and oral testimonies to tell its story.
Written by: Huck
The story behind Romania’s corrupt healthcare system
Ingrained injustice — Filmmaker Alexander Naunau discusses his new documentary, Collective – a shocking investigation into big pharma and institutional injustice.
Written by: Claudia Paterson
Flint: Inside the public health crisis that shook America
‘There’s no justice’ — Despite numerous lawsuits, deaths and disturbing health reports, the Michigan city’s tap water remains untreated. A new documentary tries to find out why.
Written by: Katie Goh
The ‘musical pilgrim’ blending funk with Cuban elegance
Meet Cimafunk — With his infectious grooves and progressive message, Erik Iglesias Rodríguez is one of the biggest names in Cuban music. A new documentary from filmmaker James Partridge tracks his journey from underground sensation to bona fide star.
Written by: Rhys Thomas
The 24-hour online channel dedicated to POC artists
Form No Form — With physical spaces closed for business, Form No Form takes things online – broadcasting a rotating schedule of films created by artists of colour.
Written by: Jaelani Turner-Williams
‘Most worshipped filmmakers are men – this is blinkered’
A chat with Mark Cousins — The director and critic has spent five years crafting an epic, 14-hour documentary, shining a light on cinema’s forgotten women from across the world. Here, he tells us why.
Written by: Katie Goh
The director blending modern London with Iranian aesthetics
In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we're supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. Here, filmmaker Somayeh Jafari shares how she delves into her Iranian background to discover the true meaning of home.
Written by: Michael Fordham
An intoxicating look at sex, power and class in Chile
The life of Ema — South American director Pablo Larraín discusses his new film Ema: an anarchic, dance-fuelled redemption story.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
The film exploring Hollywood’s sinister power structures
The Assistant — Hailed by many as the first great Me Too movie, Kitty Green’s new feature tracks a young woman over the course of a single day in her job at a production company. To mark its release, the director tells Huck why she approached the story like she would a documentary.
Written by: Katie Goh