Sean discusses ‘Talk to Me,’ the horror movie of the summer, and his five scariest summer movies (1:00), before being joined by the directors of the film, Danny and Michael Philippou (10:00). Then, he is joined by ‘Afire’ director Christian Petzold to discuss his new film, his career, and the shared interests of arthouse and commercial cinema (41:00).Hosts: Sean FennesseyGuests: Danny and Michael Philippou, Christian PetzoldSenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Petzold, director of Afire, discusses his new film, a visually striking melodrama set in a seaside town threatened by wildfires. The conversation touches on the film's transformation from comedy to psychological complexity, personal experiences with COVID-19, and the absence of summer movies in Germany, possibly linked to its history with fascism.

Director Christian Petzold discusses his latest film 'Undine' at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the mystical undertones of a water nymph myth. Petzold reflects on the influence of literature, like Moby Dick, in shaping the film's narrative and talks about the potential for a new fairytale movie trilogy.