Screen Talks

Daniel Day-Lewis, the ultimate actor’s actor discusses his career in conversation with Mark Kermode.

Yorgos Lanthimos sits down with Succession creator Jesse Armstrong to reveal the secret ingredients that underpin his uniquely weird brand of satire.

The actor discusses her career, including her titular performance in BFI London Film Festival selection, Hedda.

Lynne Ramsay discusses her singular career populated by visually intoxicating, ground-breaking and provocative films.

The Palme d’Or-winning director looks back on a career that has seen him actively engage with art and politics.

Daniel Craig talks to Mark Kermode about his acting career, from his early role in Love is the Devil through to the Luca Guadagnino directed Queer.

The modern master of murder mysteries discusses his creative process and how he’s reinventing the genre.

In an extensive 30-minute interview with longtime admirer Jonathan Ross, Jackie Chan discusses the changing nature of Chinese cinema over the course of his long career.

South Indian filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan talks to Derek Malcolm as part of the 2013 London Indian Film Festival.

Kyle MacLachlan talks to BFI CEO Ben Roberts about working with David Lynch on the legendary series Twin Peaks.

Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Francis Coppola and making movies in five days – prepare yourself for Corman wisdom.

The director discusses the recurring themes in his films including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Honest and fascinating analysis of the method and motivation behind an unignorable talent.

From Amon Goeth to Charles Dickens, actor-director Ralph Fiennes talks about the roles that have shaped his career.

The acclaimed director discusses his landmark film in this interview from 2005.

Actor and writer Joanna Scanlan talks to Mia Bays, director of the BFI's Filmmaking Fund, about her career in film and television.

The acclaimed filmmaker looks back over his unique career and discusses his acclaimed film Timbuktu, nominated for the Palme d’Or in 2014.

The Black Swan director talks with colour and candour about his work, life and relationships with actors. Hosted by Mike Goodridge.

Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas discusses 40 years of filmmaking with Geoff Andrew.

Insight, humility and Johnny Cash: Mark Romanek discusses music videos, movies and motivations.

Find out how the popular Aardman Animations TV character made his way to the big screen with writer-director Mark Burton and producer Paul Kewley.

Michael Winterbottom answers questions about a brilliant, eclectic career, from Thomas Hardy to 24-Hour Party People.

Bennett Miller screen talk

One of the most vital and incisive contemporary filmmakers reflects on his award winning drama Like Father, Like Son and his wider career.

The actor discusses Jean-Luc Godard’s film about a young woman who drifts into prostitution, and her relationship with the director.

The star of La Vie en Rose and Inception discusses Rust & Bone, together with her life and her craft.

Mohammad-Ali Talebi talks to Mark Cousins about his series of classic childhood films, including Willow and Wind, The Boot and Bag of Rice.

Feng Xiaogang, the director of some of the all-time biggest films at the Chinese box office, discusses his career with Clare Stewart.

Relaxed and in raconteur mode, Woody Harrelson talks to Francine Stock about Rampart, Cheers and his wider career.

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan (The Lunchbox) discusses his career with director Asif Kapadia.

In a revealing and occasionally barbed interview from 2011, Payne reviewed his career to date, its unifying themes and his unique approach to crafting a story.

BAFTA-winning cinematographer Barry Ackroyd discusses his work on The Hurt Locker, Parkland and Captain Phillips.

The great comedian-director reveals how he once quit Blazing Saddles (1974), and what he plans to do with the BFI’s highest honour.

An extended interview with the actor, covering Tolkien, Cronenberg and Mortensen's formidable, intensive preparation for new roles.

Director Mike Hodges looks back on the production and cult success of Flash Gordon and his other sci-fi films.

Shifting from critic to screenwriter to filmmaker, father of the Italian giallo Dario Argento covers his life, work and inspirations.

Iconic grindhouse god George A. Romero recounts his career, experiences and love of romantic comedies...