MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE 

We were lucky enough to see this way back in July last year, and we quite literally haven't stopped thinking about it since. With an incredible star-making performance from Elizabeth Olsen, as a young woman who suffers from paranoia having escaped an abusive cult. Martha Marcy May Marlene is fresh, original and intense and most definitely one of the films of the year. We interviewed the director, Sean Durkin to talk about the success of his debut feature, his interest in cults and where he would like to see his career going next. 
 

Martha Marcy May Marlene is released nationwide today (3rd February) for more information click here

girl model

Following the complex model supply chain running from Siberia to Tokyo and the US, filmmaking duo David Redmon and Ashley Sabin explore the murky side of the fashion industry through the eyes of model agent, Ashley Arbaugh and her discovery 13-year-old Nadya. One of the most shocking and disturbing accounts of the modelling industry, unintentional expose Girl Model is an important and bold piece of filmmaking. We spoke to Ashley Sabin about the difficulties and ethical problems of filming Girl Model.

Girl Model is released 10th February - For more information on screenings click here or to pre-order the DVD click here

HUNKY DORY

Starring IDOL's current favourite, Welsh actor Aneurin Barnard (We'll Take Manhattan), Hunky Dory is the 70's set musical from the producers of Billy Elliott. With the songs of David Bowie, Lou Reed, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, Dusty Springfield and Electric Light Orchestra, as part of the school production of Shakespeare's The Tempest. We spoke to Aneurin about merging both his background in singing into his growing film career. You can check out the extended interview online soon.

Hunky Dory is released 2nd March

BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK

Since first meeting New York Times photographer, Bill Cunningham 10 years ago, Richard Press knew that he had to make a film about him. After much reluctance Bill agreed and what has followed is one of the best fashion documentaries in years. We spoke to Richard about a true original in an industry clouded by materialism.

Bill Cunningham New York is released 16th March - For more information on screenings click here

A MAN'S STORY

Covering the last 12 years of master-tailor, Ozwald Boateng's life, A Man's Story chronicles his evolution as both a man and a designer. We spoke to Ozwald about the revealing documentary and the highs and lows of his career.

A Man's Story is released 9th March and on DVD from the 19th March (Trinity films). For more information on screenings and to watch the trailer click here

CITADEL

Another of Aneurin Barnard's upcoming projects, Citadel sees the actor as a single father suffering from agoraphobia. Described as a psychological horror, Aneurin expressed his excitement at the debut from Irish director Ciaran Foy. Appearing in almost ever scene, Citadel may well be the film that puts him on the map. Aneurin spoke to us about the intensity of the role in our upcoming interview.

Citadel will be premiering at SXSW Festival this year. 

ISSUE 3 OF IDOL MAGAZINE IS OUT NOW 

Words: Emma Hurwitz

Images: Martha Marcy May Marlene (Drew Innes/Fox Searchlight) Hunky Dory (Entertainment One) A Man's Story (Jamie Morgan) Citadel (Blinder Films/Sigma Films)