"I set out to make a movie just a little weirder and more beautiful than maybe it ought to be," says first-time director Todd Rohal. "And really,” he adds, “I just set out to make a film I could call The Guatemalan Handshake.”
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Over the past thirty years, cinematographer and director Ed Lachman has established a fascinating and eclectic oeuvre. As BAM celebrates him this month, we talk to the trained painter about paying tribute to Douglas Sirk and catching Madonna on th...
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Might the German-Turkish film director Fatih Akin be a major filmmaker? If the reviews for his fifth fictional feature, The Edge of Heaven, are any indication, the Golden Bear-winning talent is very much one to watch.
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Canadian director Guy Maddin wrestles with the old ball and chain—his hometown—in his newest work, 2008 Festival alum My Winnipeg.
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Is it possible to turn tragedy into hope? These directors document some victims of terrorism who've done just that. At TFF, Sean Penn will be on hand for a Tribeca Talks discussion.
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Director Tony Kaye goes live on Twitter to chat with fans about his new movie, Detachment: Thursday, 3/29, 10 pm ET. It's a rare chance to pick his brain, so get your questions ready!
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As Bully releases in theaters today, the director thanks Tribeca for selecting the film for TFF 2011 and explains how you can take a stand. Thanks to national support, it's now a movement. Parents, take your kids this weekend.
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The 18th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide is April 7. Join two-time TFF director Deborah Scranton and her team in their effort to raise awareness and stop genocide deniers.
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