<p>Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a deep dive into the cinematic subconscious to explore dreams in film and television. </p><p>Mark talks to Sandra Hebron, psychotherapist and head of screen arts at the National Film and Television School, about the origins and history of dreams in film.</p><p>He also speaks to director Bernard Rose, best known for his 1992 film, Candyman. They discuss his debut film, Paperhouse, and how it portrays the blurred lines between reality and dreams.</p><p>Taking a look at everything from The Sopranos to The Big Lebowski, Ellen investigates some of film and TV's most memorable dream sequences with help from film critic, Anne Billson.</p><p>Ellen then speaks to independent film director, Tom DeCillo, whose 1995 film, Living in Oblivion sought to subvert the clichés of the cinematic dream sequence.</p><p>Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales </p><p>A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4</p>

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Dreams

JAN 26, 202442 MIN
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Dreams

JAN 26, 202442 MIN

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<p>Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a deep dive into the cinematic subconscious to explore dreams in film and television. </p><p>Mark talks to Sandra Hebron, psychotherapist and head of screen arts at the National Film and Television School, about the origins and history of dreams in film.</p><p>He also speaks to director Bernard Rose, best known for his 1992 film, Candyman. They discuss his debut film, Paperhouse, and how it portrays the blurred lines between reality and dreams.</p><p>Taking a look at everything from The Sopranos to The Big Lebowski, Ellen investigates some of film and TV's most memorable dream sequences with help from film critic, Anne Billson.</p><p>Ellen then speaks to independent film director, Tom DeCillo, whose 1995 film, Living in Oblivion sought to subvert the clichés of the cinematic dream sequence.</p><p>Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales </p><p>A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4</p>