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Juno Calypso
Artist/photographerAward-winning artist and photographer Juno Calypso unveils the films she loves and how they have influenced her. In between creating new art, Juno shows us round her East London studio and discusses the development of her work, what inspires her and her relationship with her audience.
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BFI Player film picks
The LobsterThe Lobster
Science Fiction2015118 minsDirector: Yorgos Lanthimos
Colin Farrell, Ben Whishaw and Rachel Weisz star in this bleakly hilarious dystopian drama from Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth).
Rita, Sue and Bob TooRita, Sue and Bob Too
Drama198793 minsDirector: Alan Clarke
A married man seduces two teenage babysitters in Alan Clarke’s mix of bawdy comedy and social comment, based on Andrea Dunbar’s Bradford plays.
The ArborThe Arbor
Biopic201090 minsDirector: Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard's film about Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar mixes reconstruction, interviews (performed by actors) and scenes from the plays.
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
A female focus
Juno considers who comprises the bulk of her fanbase and ponders the mood of her work.
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
‘Everyone would love to make a film about their teenage years, but it’s very hard to do well’
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
‘We have this attraction to young, talented, reckless women’
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Challenges of multitasking
Discussing the perils of directing and starring in your own photography, Juno makes an interesting comparison.
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
Honeymoon horrors
Juno reveals how it felt to be a solo patron while working in a romantic-themed couples resort.
Juno Calypso /
on being ‘the weird one’ and knowing your audience
‘I wish I had a camera that was just with my eyes’
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