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Jun 21

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137. HKIFF50: Memory (2025) - Interview ...

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139. HKIFF50: Interview with Tsai Ming-liang

The seventh and final director interview Wilson conducted at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival is with the legendary Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang. Wilson asks one of his cinematic heroes about the state of filmmaking today, his methods for working with acto ... Show More

138. HKIFF50: Mare's Nest (2025) - Interview with Director Ben Rivers

The sixth of seven (6-7!!!) director interviews Wilson conducted at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival is with the British, experimental director Ben Rivers, creator of the child-focused, post-apocalyptic exploration Mare’s Nest. Rivers speaks about giving child ac ... Show More

136. HKIFF50: Sleep No More (2026) - Interview with Director Edwin

The fourth of seven director interviews Wilson conducted at this year's Hong Kong International Film Festival is with Edwin, director of the fantasy horror Sleep No More. Edwin shares his wide range of influences from Indonesian cinema history and beyond, speaks to his film’s com ... Show More

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