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Cannes Film Festival

Agnes Poirier is at Cannes film festival. She tells of Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the recognition of female directors. Presented by Matthew Sweet.

Cannes is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. In this week鈥檚 Sound of Cinema, Matthew Sweet catches up with journalist and film critic Agnes Poirier who is in Cannes to put us at the heart of the festival. She tells of encounters with Jack Nicholson on his way home from a party at 7am and Arnold Schwarzenegger in a shoe shop. She also talks about the growing recognition of female directors and the global nature of film.

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Sat 25 May 2024 16:00
麻豆约拍 Radio 3

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  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Le carnaval des animaux: VII. Aquarium

    Conductor: Barry Wordsworth. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • Saint-Sa毛ns: Carnival of the Animals; Bizet: Jeux d'enfants; Ravel: Mother Goose.
    • Lso Live.

  • Mikl贸s R贸zsa

    The Lost Weekend "Prelude / New York Skyline / Alcohol / Love Theme"

    Conductor: Elmer Bernstein. Orchestra: N眉rnberger Symphoniker.
    • A Centenary Celebration.
    • Varese Sarabande.

  • Richard Addinsell

    Goodbye, Mr Chips "Main Titles and School Song"

    Conductor: Rumon Gamba. Orchestra: 麻豆约拍 Philharmonic. Choir: Chetham's Chamber Choir.
    • The Film Music of Richard Addinsell.
    • Chandos.
    • 1.

  • Alejandro Jodorowsky

    The Holy Mountain "Rich Man In a Fishbowl"

    Composer: Ron Frangipane. Composer: Don Cherry. Ensemble: Studio-Ensemble.
    • The Holy Mountain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • ABKCO (US).

  • Jean Constantin

    Les Quatre-Cent Coups "Main Title"

    Conductor: Jean Constantin. Orchestra: Orchestre Jean Constantin.
    • Le Monde Musical De Fran莽ois Truffaut.
    • Universal Music Division Decca Records France.

  • Carter Burwell

    Barton Fink "Fade Out"

    Performer: Carter Burwell.
    • Fargo / Barton Fink.
    • TVT Soundtrax.

  • Jean Prodromid猫s

    24 Heures De La Vie D'Une Femme "Generique"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • 24 Heures De La Vie D鈥橴ne Femme (Original Movie Soundtrack).
    • Disques Cin茅musique.

  • Alexandre Desplat

    The Tree of Life "Childhood"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Tree Of Life (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Alexandre Desplat

    The Tree of Life "Motherhood"

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • The Tree Of Life (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.

  • Ludovic Bource

    The Artist "Overture"

    Conductor: Ernst van Tiel. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Artist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.

  • Ludovic Bource

    The Artist "Fantaisie D'Amour"

    Conductor: Ernst van Tiel. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Artist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.

  • Jung Jae-il

    Parasite "The Belt of Faith"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Parasite (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • CJ ENM.

  • Michael Nyman

    The Piano "The Promise"

    Conductor: Michael Nyman. Ensemble: Members Of The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • he Piano (Original Music From The Film By Jane Campion).
    • Venture.

  • Tom Holkenborg

    Furiosa "The Pole of Inaccessibility"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Records.
    • 1.

  • Tom Holkenborg

    Furiosa "The Wives' Quarters"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Records.

  • John Adams

    Short Ride in a Fast Machine

    Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Marin Alsop.
    • NAXOS : 8.559031.
    • NAXOS.
    • 1.

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  • Sat 25 May 2024 16:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 3

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