The Astronaut Lovers: Director Marco Berger on his Approach to Filmmaking

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The Astronaut Lovers: Director Marco Berger on his Approach to Filmmaking

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48 minutes 20 seconds

4 months ago

The Astronaut Lovers: Director Marco Berger on his Approach to Filmmaking

Today we’re really excited to bring you a conversation with Marco Berger, an Argentinian film-maker, for a conversation about one of his latest works, which is the queer romcom ‘The Astronaut Lovers’.

Together, Tim and Marco discuss why Marco never reads reviews, what it means to follow your dreams, and why he believes cinema is an illusion. They also talk about his next project, his creative process and advice for upcoming filmmakers. Whether you’re a filmmaker yourself, a dreamer, or just curious about queer cinema that challenges norms, this episode is for you.

Find more of Marco Berger here: https://www.instagram.com/marcobergercine/?hl=en

Explore his films on Mubi: https://mubi.com/en/cast/marco-berger

Read about Marco and ‘The Astronaut Lovers’ in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/mar/26/director-marco-berger-interview-queer-romcom-the-astronaut-lovers

Timestamps:

00:00 – Trailer and intro

01:41 – What inspired ‘The Astronaut Lovers’?

07:44 – Why Marco doesn't read reviews about his films

14:02 – Why you should always follow your dreams

16:52 – Why the cinema is a lie

21:56 – Can you separate the artist from the art?

23:37 – Marco's next project

27:07 – All about Marco’s creative process

32:24 – Where can you watch ‘The Astronaut Lovers’?

39:51 – Advice for upcoming filmmakers

45:26 – Final thoughts and where you can find Marco

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