2.26 Filmmaker Interview with Dur Jamjoom

20/08/2024 20 min Temporada 2 Episodio 26
2.26 Filmmaker Interview with Dur Jamjoom

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Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview director Dur Jamjoom about her film "Kum-Kum," a story of loss and grief built from her own personal experiences. The film was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival back in June.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, how her grandmother helped influence an important part of the film, and two versions of Tom Hanks coming to dinner.Books recommended in this episode include:Say Nothing by Patrick Radden KeefeOliver Twist by Charles DickensCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerFilms mentioned in this episode include:“Kum-Kum” directed by Wendi TangThe Grand Budapest Hotel directed by Wes AndersonBrotherhood directed by Meryam JoobeurThe Girl with the Needle directed by Magnus von HornToy Story directed by John LasseterForrest Gump directed by Robert ZemeckisScarface directed by Brian De PalmaFollow Dur on Instagram @dur_jamjoom.Support the show