At the 44th Bergamo Film Meeting, producer Marc van Warmerdam presents his brother’s complete film retrospective as director Alex van Warmerdam is the protagonist of the section Europe, Now! The second time in Bergamo It’s not the first time that Alex van Warmerdam’s is being celebrated at the Bergamo Film Meeting. The director was in Bergamo in 1993 with his film “The Northerners” which won the the Rosa Camuna d’Oro. As part of the section that celebrates contemporary European Cinema, Marc van Warmerdam will be holding a seminar about his and his brother’s films, from the first , “Abel“, to the last one “Schneider vs. Bax“. A cinema that defies convention Marc van Warmerdam comments on what has been written about his brother’s cinema confirming every word: Van Warmerdam’s cinema is characterized by dark and grotesque humour, unpredictable situations that subvert expectations, unpleasant characters and off-kilter human relationships. It is a cinema that defies convention. European Cinema As a producer of contemporary European Cinema, Marc van Warmerdam gives his opinion on what might be the role today of our cinema. Is this the right moment for European Cinema to finally assume the task of raising awareness on today’s world issues? Marc van Warmerdam reminds us that European cinema today faces a landscape of increasing co-productions and limited funding, making the producer’s role even more significant. Producers facilitate cross-border collaborations, enabling filmmakers to pool resources and talent across countries. By doing so, they help sustain a diverse and innovative cinema culture that can stand out on the world stage. The post Marc van Warmerdam, interview with the producer in the section Europe, Now! appeared first on Fred Film Radio.