Interview with Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, director and actress of Hard Truths, competing for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival
In this exclusive interview, in collaboration with Kinótico, we speak with legendary English director and screenwriter Mike Leigh and actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, the duo behind “Hard Truths“.
Leigh, the winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Golden Lion at Venice, teams up once again with Jean-Baptiste, whom he previously directed to an Oscar nomination in “Secrets & Lies“.
The film had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim before arriving in San Sebastián, where Leigh competes for the first time for the Golden Shell.
“Hard Truths“ is set to release in Spain on January 10, 2025.
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“Hard Truths”, interview with director Mike Leigh and actress Marianne Jean-BaptisteChiara Nicoletti
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