Screen Talks Career discussions with some of cinema's finest filmmakers and actors. Edgar Wright on The Running Man The director talks to Mark Kermode about putting Stephen King's dystopian life-or-death gameshow thriller through its paces. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 28 mins Chloé Zhao Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 The Oscar®- winning director of Nomadland discusses her unique approach to filmmaking and the inspiration behind the adaptation of Hamnet. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 65 mins Daniel Day-Lewis Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Daniel Day-Lewis, the ultimate actor’s actor discusses his career in conversation with Mark Kermode. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 73 mins Richard Linklater Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Richard Linklater discusses his remarkable and wide-ranging body of work, including Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 69 mins Yorgos Lanthimos Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Yorgos Lanthimos sits down with Succession creator Jesse Armstrong to reveal the secret ingredients that underpin his uniquely weird brand of satire. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 66 mins Tessa Thompson Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 The actor discusses her career, including her titular performance in BFI London Film Festival selection, Hedda. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 68 mins Lynne Ramsay Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 Lynne Ramsay discusses her singular career populated by visually intoxicating, ground-breaking and provocative films. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 67 mins Jafar Panahi Screen Talk | BFI London Film Festival 2025 The Palme d’Or-winning director looks back on a career that has seen him actively engage with art and politics. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 45 mins Jackie Chan on Stunts, Hollywood and Bruce Lee (Q&A) 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. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 30 mins Adoor Gopalakrishnan discusses his work South Indian filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan talks to Derek Malcolm as part of the 2013 London Indian Film Festival. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2013 15 mins Roger Corman in Conversation Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Francis Coppola and making movies in five days – prepare yourself for Corman wisdom. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2013 61 mins Twin Peaks star Kyle MacLachlan on working with David Lynch - Q&A Kyle MacLachlan talks to BFI CEO Ben Roberts about working with David Lynch on the legendary series Twin Peaks. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2025 38 mins Pedro Almodóvar in Conversation The director discusses the recurring themes in his films including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2015 66 mins Ralph Fiennes (Screen Talk) From Amon Goeth to Charles Dickens, actor-director Ralph Fiennes talks about the roles that have shaped his career. 2013 50 mins Catherine Breillat (Screen Talk) Honest and fascinating analysis of the method and motivation behind an unignorable talent. 2013 66 mins Horace Ové on Pressure The acclaimed director discusses his landmark film in this interview from 2005. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2005 36 mins Sissako Screen Talk The acclaimed filmmaker looks back over his unique career and discusses his acclaimed film Timbuktu, nominated for the Palme d’Or in 2014. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 64 mins Darren Aronofsky (Screen Talk) The Black Swan director talks with colour and candour about his work, life and relationships with actors. Hosted by Mike Goodridge. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2010 58 mins Joanna Scanlan - Extended Q&A Actor and writer Joanna Scanlan talks to Mia Bays, director of the BFI's Filmmaking Fund, about her career in film and television. Short interview 2024 51 mins Mark Romanek (Screen Talk) Insight, humility and Johnny Cash: Mark Romanek discusses music videos, movies and motivations. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2010 54 mins Shaun the Sheep Movie director and producer Q&A 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. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2015 17 mins Jeremy Thomas in conversation Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas discusses 40 years of filmmaking with Geoff Andrew. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 53 mins Director Bennett Miller in conversation Bennett Miller screen talk Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 55 mins Hirokazu Kore-Eda (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. 2013 47 mins Michael Winterbottom (Screen Talk) Michael Winterbottom answers questions about a brilliant, eclectic career, from Thomas Hardy to 24-Hour Party People. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2011 51 mins Marion Cotillard (Screen Talk) The star of La Vie en Rose and Inception discusses Rust & Bone, together with her life and her craft. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2012 72 mins Mark Cousins & Mohammad Ali-Talebi in Conversation Mohammad-Ali Talebi talks to Mark Cousins about his series of classic childhood films, including Willow and Wind, The Boot and Bag of Rice. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 9 mins Woody Harrelson Interview Relaxed and in raconteur mode, Woody Harrelson talks to Francine Stock about Rampart, Cheers and his wider career. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2011 5 mins Anna Karina on Vivre sa vie The actor discusses Jean-Luc Godard’s film about a young woman who drifts into prostitution, and her relationship with the director. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2016 35 mins The Lunchbox star Irrfan Khan Discusses His Career (Q&A) Bollywood star Irrfan Khan (The Lunchbox) discusses his career with director Asif Kapadia. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2013 51 mins Feng Xiaogang in Conversation Feng Xiaogang, the director of some of the all-time biggest films at the Chinese box office, discusses his career with Clare Stewart. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 76 mins Barry Ackroyd: Political Action BAFTA-winning cinematographer Barry Ackroyd discusses his work on The Hurt Locker, Parkland and Captain Phillips. 2013 10 mins Mel Brooks Receives BFI Fellowship (Interview) The great comedian-director reveals how he once quit Blazing Saddles (1974), and what he plans to do with the BFI’s highest honour. Short interview 2015 7 mins Alexander Payne (Screen Talk) 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. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2011 56 mins Mike Hodges on sci-fi and Flash Gordon (Q&A) Director Mike Hodges looks back on the production and cult success of Flash Gordon and his other sci-fi films. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2014 16 mins Dario Argento in Conversation Shifting from critic to screenwriter to filmmaker, father of the Italian giallo Dario Argento covers his life, work and inspirations. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2013 57 mins George Romero in Conversation Iconic grindhouse god George A. Romero recounts his career, experiences and love of romantic comedies... Inside Film Non-Fiction 2013 63 mins Viggo Mortensen (Screen Talk) An extended interview with the actor, covering Tolkien, Cronenberg and Mortensen's formidable, intensive preparation for new roles. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2012 81 mins