Screen Talks

Richard Linklater discusses his remarkable and wide-ranging body of work, including Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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