Critics’ talk: an introduction to anime (for BFI at Home)
For BFI at Home, Ghibliotheque host and S&S contributor Michael Leader talks with three anime critics about what anime means to them.
To celebrate the launch of Japan 2020 Anime collection on BFI Player, along with Sight & Sound’s bumper Summer 2020 anime special issue, Ghibliotheque host Michael Leader meets with enthusiasts and experts to delve into the world of anime. Exploring the initial films that captured their imagination, the moments that defied expectation and what is most exciting about the industry today, this is for anyone looking to expand their perception of anime and what it represents to those who love it. Featuring Helen McCarthy, Kambole Campbell and Michiko Yamakawa.
The new issue of Sight and Sound
On the cover: The 50 best films of 2024 – how many have you seen? A packed double issue featuring interviews with Luca Guadagnino, RaMell Ross, Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold, Robert Eggers, Amy Adams, Guy Maddin, Cate Blanchett and Jesse Eisenberg. Plus, directors including Guillermo del Toro, Wes Anderson and Alice Rohrwacher on their favourite festive films.
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