PODCAST| Matt Micucci interviews Dawid Ullgren, director of the film 1981.
An interview with director Dawid Ullgren, from Sweden, who was selected to be part of Future Frames at the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. European Film Promotion (EFP) presents ten outstanding young directors from Europe with their latest work at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival every year. Ullgren’s film is called 1981.
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