CULTURE EDITION
How long have you been involved with the Cambridge Film Festival? Since I moved to Cambridge in 2014; Three minutes with Cambridge Film Festival operations manager Cristina Roures SHOWREEL volunteers to audiences. I love the atmosphere and sense of community. Top film discoveries from past programmes: A documentary called Poached (2015) exploring the psychology of illegal wild bird egg collectors – so unexpected! Also, Rocks by Sarah Gavron, which opened the festival in 2019. Showing you’re most looking forward to this year: Hard to choose, but I’m thrilled we’re showing Romería , the latest from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, one of the greatest new voices today. Favourite actors: I’m currently quite obsessed with Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal (who isn’t?!), but I love many others, such as Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton, Carey Mulligan and Joaquin Phoenix. Go-to genres: I started out as a volunteer! Favourite part of the event: The people! From the team to Coming-of-age, social realism and drama. I love emotional and intimate stories (and a good cry!). Film score that gives you shivers: In the Mood for Love ; haunting and so very beautiful. Most memorable movie moment: There are many, but Roy Batty’s ‘Tears in Rain’ monologue at the end of Blade Runner (1982) drenched on the rooftop is one, it’s so poetic. Favourite comfort film: Amélie always lifts my mood.
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