#477 - Korean Cinema’s Golden Decade: The 1960s

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#656 - Mark Jenkin and Mary Woodvine on Rose of Nevada

This week we’re excited to present a conversation from the 63rd New York Film Festival with Rose of Nevada director Mark Jenkin and actress Mary Woodvine, moderated by NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim. Rose of Nevada opens at Film at Lincoln Center on June 19 with select screeni ...  Show more

#655 - Nadia Melliti on The Little Sister

This week we’re excited to present a conversation with The Little Sister lead actress Nadia Melliti, moderated by FLC programmer Madeline Whittle. A 2026 Rendez-vous with French Cinema selection, The Little Sister is currently playing at Film at Lincoln Center, courtesy of Strand ...  Show more

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