INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS
Step behind the scenes of the Festival international Music & Cinema Marseille with a series of exclusive interviews, available as podcasts and videos. From behind-the-scenes stories to creative processes and in-depth conversations between directors and composers, these encounters offer a unique glimpse into some of the most distinctive works showcased in recent editions.
2025 EDITION
We had the pleasure of meeting the team behind Our Wildest Days: actresses Daphné Patakia and Tonia Sotiropoulou, along with composer Kostis Maraveyas.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Benjamin Bonnet, member of the 2025 short film jury and founder of Mood Films Production, a longstanding partner of the MCM.
Director César Díaz and composer Rémi Boubal share the behind-the-scenes of their collaboration on Mexico 86, a powerful and politically engaged film.
A conversation with director Hélène Merlin, actress Billie Blain, and composer Delphine Malausséna about Cassandre, presented in the official competition at the MCM.
We spoke with director Chloé Jouannet and composer Alban Claudin about their short film Allez ma fille, presented in the official competition at the MCM in 2025.
Boris Lojkine is a filmmaker whose work consistently engages with pressing social and political realities, embracing an authentic and grounded approach to cinema. But his commitment goes beyond directing films. Through his involvement in the development of projects in the Central African Republic and his support for emerging talent via the production company Makongo Films, he demonstrates a deeply human and inclusive vision.
Director Charlène Favier reflects on her approach to portraying the film’s most intense scenes with accuracy and sensitivity. Co-writer Diane Brasseur speaks about the intention to convey the struggle to communicate when words fall short. Composer Delphine Malaussena shares how local sounds inspired her musical creation, helping to root the film more deeply in its setting.
Clément Ducol, composer of Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard — winner of the César for Best Original Score and the Oscar for Best Original Song for “El Mal” — takes us behind the scenes of the bold musical journey that shaped the film.
We spoke with director Charlotte Devillers, director Arnaud Dufeys, and actress Myriem Akheddiou ahead of the screening of their film On vous croit, presented in the official competition.
A deep dive into the vibrant world of Fotogenico with director Marcia Romano, co-director Benoît Sabatier, and the duo Froid Dub, who composed the film’s music.
At its 2025 edition, the Festival international Music & Cinema Marseille hosted two conferences dedicated to artificial intelligence. On this occasion, we interviewed composer and SACEM president Patrick Sigwalt, as well as composer Benjamin Grossmann.