A conversation with director Paolo Strippoli on his new film The Spiral (L’estranea), in selection at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival. In our discussion, Strippoli talks about the film’s title & structure, developing the mysterious character The Stranger, and setting this story to take place in Bari.

This interview was conducted on October 20, 2026.

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• Chicago International Film Festival: The Spiral
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