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Ken Loach; Halloween re-release; Persistence of Vision

The latest news from the world of film. Francine Stock talks to Ken Loach, director of Kes and Sweet Sixteen among others, about how to get the best performances from young actors.

As British director Clio Barnard enjoys warm reviews of her film The Selfish Giant, about two young boys who collect scrap metal, she describes casting her two lead teenage performances. And Francine Stock talks to Ken Loach, an acknowledged influence on Barnard, about how to get the best performances from young people.

Composer Neil Brand is back at the piano, exploring the world of vampires from Nosferatu to Dracula and Buffy and explains why he thinks the blood sucker is actually just looking for love.
Scott Jordan Harris discusses why he thinks Halloween directed by John Carpenter is well worth a second look as it's released on Blu Ray 35 years on.

And documentary maker Kevin Schreck describes his new film Persistence of Vision about the best animation film never made - the 30 year odyssey by pioneering artist Richard Williams.

Producer: Elaine Lester.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Clio Barnard
Interviewed Guest Ken Loach
Interviewed Guest Neil Brand
Interviewed Guest Scott Jordan Harris
Interviewed Guest Kevin Schreck
Producer Elaine Lester

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Oct 2013 16:00
  • Sun 27 Oct 2013 23:00

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