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Pierre Filmon: “Being both producer and director gives me the freedom to see my films through to the end”

With The Great Departure hitting French cinemas on November 12, filmmaker Pierre Filmon reflects on the freedom — and necessity — of producing his own work.

Nov 10, 2025
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Shot in India, his latest feature tells a story of resilience, cross-cultural connection, and independence in a challenging landscape for small productions.

“India was a revelation”

“I had the chance t…

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