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Macbeth, Robbie Ryan, Greensman, Shooting Stars in 1928

Looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV, including Macbeth, Robbie Ryan, Greensman and Shooting Stars. Francine Stock presents.

With Francine Stock.

Director Justin Kurzel tells Francine why he believes that Macbeth is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Greensman is not the latest super-hero but the name of the person who dresses a set with trees and shrubbery to make the indoors look like the outdoors. Richard Payne of Living Props reveals a few trade secrets.

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan explains why the selfie is making better actors of us all.

Matthew Sweet and Bryony Dixon of the BFI take us behind the scenes of a British film studio in 1928, just as new sound technology was about to change everything.

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28 minutes

London Film Festival

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Justin Kurzel
Interviewed Guest Richard Payne
Interviewed Guest Robbie Ryan
Interviewed Guest Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Bryony Dixon

Broadcasts

  • Thu 1 Oct 2015 16:00
  • Sun 4 Oct 2015 23:00

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