It’s been a banner year for Umbrella Entertainment – including a brand refresh – and they haven’t even announced the more exciting and ambitious project I worked on with them in 2025 yet.
First, wrap your peepers around these…
The Michael Haneke Collection – 15 films, (almost) a complete collection, but most importantly including his early career TV work.
Here I am, top and tailing Haneke’s career with a co-commentary on the devastating German language BENNY’S VIDEO (1992) with Stephen A. Russell, and similarly on the French language HAPPY END (2017). There’s a story behind our collaboration on HAPPY END, so make sure you hit me up for it next time we’re sharing anecdotes or happy hour drinks together.
Following the success of their first collection, Umbrella have come out guns blazing with New Extremity Collection Volume 2 – a take-no-prisoners assault on the senses and sensibility, as interpreted by France’s boldest, most audacious filmmakers.
I write an essay on Marina De Van’s IN MY SKIN (2002) where I put forward my own translation of this interpretative dance of the body and soul. It’s quite the amazing morsel.
Make your way to the Umbrella Entertainment website to order…
Emma Westwood 
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