Remembering Antonia Bird
Radio 4's weekly look at the world of film, with Francine Stock. Antonia Bird is remembered by friends and colleagues.
With Francine Stock
Director Antonia Bird, one of the few female directors to carve out a career in the British film industry, is remembered by friends and colleagues Ronan Bennett, Mark Cousins and Kate Hardie.
The only female director to be nominated for a feature film in this year's Oscars, Deniz Gamze ErgΓΌven, discusses Mustang, her controversial drama about the treatment of young girls in rural Turkey.
Critic Tim Robey and film buyer Clare Binns reveal what they're looking forward to in this year's Cannes film festival.
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Antonia Bird
Antonia Bird season runs a the BFI Southbank thisΒ month, find out more details .
The documentary will be broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four on Sunday 22 May at 9pm.Β
Photo credit:: Sophie Baker.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Francine Stock |
| Interviewed Guest | Ronan Bennett |
| Interviewed Guest | Mark Cousins |
| Interviewed Guest | Kate Hardie |
| Interviewed Guest | Deniz Gamze Erguven |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Robey |
| Interviewed Guest | Clare Binns |
Broadcasts
- Wed 11 May 2016 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 15 May 2016 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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