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Chappie, Short films, Final films, Neil Brand on Morricone

Francine Stock covers the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV. With Chappie creator Neill Blomkamp, Neil Brand on Ennio Morricone, plus short films and final films.

With Francine Stock.

Neill Blomkamp, the creator of science fiction satire Chappie, tell us why we should learn to stop worrying and love Artificial Intelligence.

Neil Brand reveals why the spaghetti western would not have been the same without Ennio Morricone's memorable scores.

BAFTA winner Daisy Jacobs discusses her short film The Bigger Picture which combines animation, stop-motion, papier mache pigs and her mum's kitchen table.

As Life Of Riley, the final film from auteur Alain Resnais, is released in cinemas, critic Jonathan Romney considers the last works of other great directors.

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28 minutes

BAFTA Shorts Tour

BAFTA Shorts Tour
Click for details of the BAFTA Shorts Tour. Image: The Bigger Picture, Daisy Jacobs. BAFTA British Short Animation nominee.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Neill Blomkamp
Interviewed Guest Neil Brand
Interviewed Guest Daisy Jacobs
Interviewed Guest Jonathan Romney
Producer Stephen Hughes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 5 Mar 2015 16:00
  • Sun 8 Mar 2015 23:00

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