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Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach on Chicken for Linda! | Interview
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Directors Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach speak with Michael about their astounding new film, Chicken for Linda, which was a hit on the festival and awards circuit in 2023, and is screening around the UK in March, April and May.
Watch a trailer for Chicken for Linda here.
Chicken for Linda screens as part of the Made in Italy Festival at the Ciné Lumière on 23rd March. Tickets are available here.
You can also catch the film at the Cardiff Animation Festival, the Barbican Centre Family Film Club and Flatpack Film Festival.
Thanks to Matt Dinsdale for coordinating this interview, and to Stefania Bochicchio for translating the conversation.
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