Gemma Chan on JOSEPHINE and Asmahan Bkerat on CONCRETE LAND
Summary
Mark Kermode hosts the first half of the November 2026 MK3D show, featuring interviews with Gemma Chan and Asmahan Kirat. Chan discusses her psychological thriller Josephine, inspired by a real childhood trauma, while Kirat presents her award-winning documentary Concrete Land, which follows a displaced Bedouin family in Jordan over eight years. The episode also covers the Cinema Museum’s fundraising efforts and upcoming film events.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and show opening
Welcome to MK3D and midterm comments
Cinema Museum fundraising appeal
Dodge Brothers single and Andy Serkis event
Nick's son Alex's video segment
Post-show screening of Ken Russell documentary
Clip from the film Josephine
Sponsor ads for Toast and Whole Foods
Josephine: Plot and production history
Casting Mason Reeves and protecting the child
Building rapport with the young cast
Child actor safety and emotional preparation
Actress's preparation and character dynamics
Sundance premiere and audience reactions
Handling critical reviews
Clip from a classic film
Analysis of the classic film scene
Transition to documentary segment
Bedouin documentary: Background and interest
Documentary trailer and sheep anecdote
Sponsor ads for software and Whole Foods
Documentary: Filming process and footage
Documentary: Camera equipment and crew
Documentary: Family reaction and culture
Documentary: Themes of displacement
Documentary: Editing and festival dates
Documentary: Observational style and tone
Documentary: Bedouin song and tradition
Inspirational film: Layla at the Bridge
Layla at the Bridge: Trailer and analysis
Documentary distribution and wrap-up
Outro and final sponsor ad
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