Echoes of a Dystopian Tomorrow w/ Aude Léa Rapin

Listen to our podcast conversation with Aude Léa Rapin, director of Planet B, the opening film of the Critics’ Week section of the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

This episode of the Showcast features TFV’s Matt Micucci’s conversation with director Aude Léa Rapin, the visionary director behind Planet B, the opening film of the Critics’ Week section of the 2024 Venice Film Festival. With this film, Rapin presents a sci-fi movie grounded in realism, following a group of eco-activists who find themselves trapped in a mysterious and nightmarish world.

In our conversation, we discuss how Planet B was inspired by the social and political tensions of our time, blending these elements with the rise of technology to create a haunting vision of a not-so-distant dystopian future. Join us as we explore how Rapin managed to blur the lines between reality and imagination, pushing the boundaries of sci-fi in her first venture within this genre. And in addition to talking about Planet B, we’ll take a look into her journey from documentary filmmaking to fiction.

Showcast is a series of candid podcast conversations from film festivals and film markets, presented by The Film Verdict and hosted by Matt Micucci.

Featured image: Carole Bethuel.