Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Interview: Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front)

The German director on his film's historic nine Oscar nominations, the literal slogging through the mud required to make his World War I drama, and why he cast his lead actor, Felix Kammerer, because "he doesn't look like a hero." NEW! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/vfawardsinsider">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vfawardsinsider/">Instagram</a> @vfawardsinsiderEmail us at <a href="mailto:littlegoldmen@vf.com">littlegoldmen@vf.com</a>Follow our hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/kateyrich">@kateyrich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rilaws">@rilaws</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/beccamford">@beccamford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidcanfield97">@davidcanfield97 </a>Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.  

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Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can.For more on Little Gold Men, visit <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men">vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men</a>