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The Arts Hour: Directors Sebastián Lelio and Lasse Hallström

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Directors Sebastián Lelio and Lasse Hallström

26/11/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - The Arts Hour, Directors Sebastián Lelio and Lasse Hallström

Extended interviews with two exceptional directors

Nikki Bedi talks to Sebastián Lelio and Lasse Hallström

In a special edition of The Arts Hour, Nikki Bedi conducts longer interviews with two exceptional directors.

Firstly Sebastián Lelio from Chile whose latest film, The Wonder, stars Florence Pugh. Set in 19th century Ireland it revolves around the phenomenon of the ‘fasting girls’ who could – apparently - survive long periods without eating. Lelio reveals why he always features strong female characters, how he casts his films, and the clash of science and religion

And, from Sweden, Lasse Hallström discusses Hilma, his biopic of the visionary Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. He talks to Nikki about the artist's extraordinary life as well as directing Abba’s music videos.

(Photo. A director's chair. Credit: Getty)

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