Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears , one of the guest of Riviera International Film Festival 2026, talks to FredFilmRadio about his career and unlocks the secrets behind a director’s artistic approach. “The Queen” and “Victoria & Abdul” author stands at the heart of any cinematic project, serving as the creative visionary who guides the entire filmmaking process. From selecting the script to working with actors and overseeing the technical crew, the director’s influence shapes the final product. Emphasizing the importance of instinct and education, the director combines personal intuition with learned skills to bring stories to life on screen. questo non è un titoletto Challenges Faced by Directors in Modern Cinema Today, one of the most significant challenges a director faces is securing funding for their projects. As the landscape shifts rapidly with technological advancements, making a film—whether on a phone or with traditional equipment—still largely depends on financial backing. Many directors, despite their talent and vision, struggle to find the necessary resources, which can halt even the most promising projects. This financial barrier underscores the ongoing difficulties directors encounter, emphasizing the importance of support and investment in the art of filmmaking. The post Stephen Frears, interview with the director at the Riviera International Film Festival appeared first on Fred Film Radio .

Stephen Frears has directed some of the most memorable movies of the past few decades - from Dangerous Liaisons, The Queen and Philomena to High Fidelity. He has helped break the careers of both Daniel Day Lewis and Jack Black. He's also responsible for a couple of genuine Irish classics - The Van and The Snapper. He most recently directed to new movie starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, The Lost King. In cinemas now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decade after decade, director Stephen Frears has maintained an enviable output of movies and TV shows, and his latest film - The Lost King - is now playing in UK cinemas. He joins Simon for a podcast special, where they chat about his work, from breaking through with My Beautiful Laundrette , to the ultra-fast turnaround of Dangerous Liaisons . They also talk about the perils of making studio films in Hollywood, why The Queen went to cinemas rather than TV (and legal advice was involved!), and the assorted challenges of The Lost King... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Start the Week the classicist Mary Beard tells Tom Sutcliffe that Ancient Rome matters: its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty. The Magna Carta is the starting point for the playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker's latest play which draws parallels between the King's abuse of power in 1215 and the global business elite today. The film director Stephen Frears tells the story of the meteoric rise and fall of one of the most celebrated and controversial sportsmen in recent history, Lance Armstrong, and of the journalist who was vilified when he tried to expose him. Lurid headlines take centre stage in the play Clarion, directed by Mehmet Ergen, which takes a satirical look at nationalism and the state of the British media. Producer: Katy Hickman.