Coen and McDormand discuss marriage at Rome film festival They could have been discussing their stellar careers in the film industry, but on the opening day of the Rome film festival on Friday, critically acclaimed actress Frances McDormand and her husband, Joel Coen, of the world renowned film-making duo the Coen Brothers, were talking about something a little more personal - their secrets to maintaining a strong marriage in an industry that has seen so many relationships crumble. IMAGES AND SOUNBITES