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Göteborg Film Festival presents the 10th Nostradamus report

   Göteborg Film Festival has presented its anticipated 10th Nostradamus Report titled "Everything Changing All at Once” at the Marché du Film during Festival de Cannes. The annual report analyzes and forecasts the near future of the faster-than-ever evolving audiovisual industries through research and interviews with industry experts.  What new possibilities and threats will be unlocked with AI-powered technologies integrating into audiovisual industry wo...

Insight from the Observatory Yearbook

What is the share of on-demand in the audiovisual market?  ­ ­ ­ ­ ⚪ On-demand account for 13% of the total European audiovisual sector revenues in Europe ⚪ On-demand revenues tripled between 2017 and 2021 ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Take a tour and discover our Yearbook here ­ ...

VIDEO Transformers Rise of the Beasts ambiance

FOOTAGE FROM THE TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE AT THE KINGS THEATER IN BROOKLYN, NY   In attendance were the cast and filmmakers, including  Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Luna Lauren Velez, Cristo Fernández, and Director Steven Caple Jr. ...

Rapito - Marco Bellocchio review from Cannes

  By Lopa K   Italian auter Marco Bellocchio takes Cannes Film Festival 2023 by storm with his film Rapito in the main competition. It is based on the real events of the Mortara case where the Jewish boy, Edgardo is taken from his family on orders of the Church after a former employee reveals that she had baptised him secretly. While the political repercussions that reduced the authority of the Church are recorded, Bellocchio decides to focus on the Mortara family affected by the ...

French director Justine Triet walks off with the Golden Palm at the Festival de Cannes!

After her films "Victoria" in 2016 at the Critics' Week and "Sibyl" in 2019 in the Official Competition, French director Justine Triet returns to the current 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival with "Anatomy of a Fall and... and walks off with the Palme d'Or!   It was in Cannes that Triet first crossed paths with Sandra Hüller in 2016, when the German actress appeared in the much-acclaimed film "Toni Erdmann" directed by German film d...

Interview with Helene Cardona for Caralique her film premiering at Cannes Market 2023

"Caralique is a determined, young fashion designer looking to bring color to the people around her. Constantly being told no, Caralique must learn to stick to her instincts and continually try again in order to achieve her childhood dreams." CARALIQUE is a new amazing and inspiring movie starring well known actress Helene Cardona. Caralique is a very emotional movie that is sure to gather lost of praise and sales during the Cannes film market occurring in the French Riviera this mon...

To Catch a Killer, Review: Mass murderer vs FBI veteran and rookie policewoman

To Catch a Killer, Review: Mass murderer vs FBI veteran and rookie policewoman It’s a tame title, considering the killer puts down 29 individuals in the first round of his carnage. The other title, Misanthrope, is vague. It’s not nail-biting stuff, rather a thinking man’s whodunit, with occasional movements towards the edge of the seat. Mounted on a great scale, it is unable to escape the familiar tropes: Good officer being bullied, taking the rookie under his wing, a couple...

Reactions of support and solidarity from all over the world, from film and audiovisual professionals and film buffs alike.

Since the publication of the open letter by Éric Roux, President of the Sauve qui peut le court métrage association, on May 15, many supporters of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival have made their voices heard. Their support took many forms: official press releases, speeches, tribunes, signing and sharing a petition... We'd like to say THANK YOU! A non-exhaustive focus on the invaluable support from everywhere: from the Croisette in Cannes, from profes...

Open letter from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival to Laurent Wauquiez, President of the Regional Council

  An open letter from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival to Laurent Wauquiez, President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council « We are delighted to be a regular partner of the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, which exactly matches our cultural vision for rigor and accessibility. » Dear Minister, President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council, you pronounced the above words in your editorial for our 2020 catalogue. This ...

Hot Docs 2023: Theatre of Violence

Each year there is a growth of issue-oriented documentaries, but in 2023 Hot Docs included THEATRE OF VIOLENCE (ToV) directed by Lukasz Konopa and Emile Langballe which outranked most of the other productions. This Danish-German 2023 documentary had a Special Presentation with its North American premiere and excelled in posing in a persuasive and impressive manner fundamental questions about the confrontation between the Western European based system of detached criminal justice, the Internati...

Chidiakhana, Review: Of all the animals in the zoo…

Chidiakhana, Review: Of all the animals in the zoo… Made under the Children’s Film Society masthead, now merged with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Chidiakhana is not a zoo story. It won’t do much good to the reputation of NFDC. Stretching logic a bit too far, the makers justify the title by having the lead character imagine human beings as animals. And the animals talk with human voices. Guess what the core subject is? Football. And when you are making a...

Discussion with the filmmakers featured in Room 999 by Lubna Playoust

Wim Wenders & Lubna Playoust - Room 999 (2022) © MK Productions Director Lubna Playoust presented Room 999, in the Agnès Varda theater this Wednesday, May 24th, at 4:45pm. This movie is a collection of contemporary filmmakers testimonies. This screening will be followed by a conversation with some of the filmmakers featured in the film. This discussion will take place Wednesday May 24th at 4:45pm in the press conference room on the 3rd floor of the Palais des Festivals. ...

Fallen leaves by Aki Kaurismäki sketched by Nesta at the press conference

Fallen Leaves directed by Aki Kaurismaki is a fourth trilogy on Beauty and love in this world, a brief encounter kept simple. Aki sets his colours and two actors against a glow of crimson and offers green and white asparagus tips, the perfect companiment to “Un Vin mousseuz, un tout petit verre, ca s’appetite un aperitif”. There is love and there is comedy, and pride in hard work and very funny Trap (the Finnish translation for Alma’s character). Jussi plays his role w...

Leo, Martin and Robert sketched by Nesta for " Killers of The Flower Moon "

Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin  Scorsese, Robert De Niro Incorporate story expressed by engagement with language. Truth, Freedom and Who didn’t do or create earnest prayer. Behind the humour is work. Nesta Nesta's sketchbooks are full of the character and environment settings of both cinema and literary worlds, they are an original storyboard collection of festival travel sketches, with pen and paper. Nesta's Sketch Collection commenced in 2007 covering The Berlinale Tale...

Zone of Interest press conference sketched by Nesta

Production designer Chris Oddy built the garden set in Auschwitz as location for The Cannes festival film in competition, Zone of Interest. Director Jonathan Glazer strikes calm on set by his and the crew’s organised absence, leaving the cinematography to unfold with no lights and only cameras placed to surround the performance of the cast. Sandra Huller and Christian Friedel are dressed to perform their roles in costumes that are spoken of as super present by the costume designer Malgor...

Nuri Ceylan - About Dry Grasses Review

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    - By Lopa K   Nuri Ceylan's About Dry Grasses becomes a frontrunner in the main competition of Cannes Film Festival 2023 after a unanimous positive reception. And with the Turkish director known for his philosophical yet intriguing stories, viewers expected nothing less from About Dry Grasses.   In a cold town in Anatolia where it is either an extremely cold winter or dry summer, Samet leads a boring life with dreams of moving to Istanbul for some excite...

National award winning filmmaker Bijaya Jena unveils trailer of anti-war short film 'Winter Interlude'

  By Lopa K   Bijaya Jena, National award winning filmmaker from India unveiled the trailer of her new short film 'Winter Interlude' shot in Tallinn. The launch was at the Indian Pavilion on 21st May at the Cannes Film Festival.   This English-language short film has a subtle anti war message on how devastating events can rip families apart. The last few years coupled with the global epidemic has had a deep impact on human lives. ‘Winter Interlude’ hopes...

Aazam, Review: “I want to be the next Don, and stop me if you can”

Aazam, Review: “I want to be the next Don, and stop me if you can” Ministerial power often stems from a ‘healthy’ give and take with underworld Dons. There is a popular belief that legislators play one gang against the other, and like to work with just one Boss, rather than a multitude of Mafiosos. Then, there is the power and succession struggle between gang members, often resulting in brutal killings. Choosing these elements as its theme, Aazam builds a narrative th...

The Idol Review

"The Idol" by Sam Levinson is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of modern society's obsession with celebrity culture and the consequences it has on both individuals and society as a whole. Levinson's direction is bold and audacious, utilizing a mix of intense visuals, sharp dialogue, and a pulsating soundtrack to create an immersive cinematic experience.   The film follows the journey of a young aspiring actress who becomes entangled in the ruthless...

Celebrating the Annual Doc Day

Today is Doc Day! Tuesday 23 May from 10:00 to 22:30, attend panel discussions, directors' talks & masterclasses and delve into all things documentary – and much, much more!  Close this special day with a special screening in partnership with ACID. Organized by Cannes Docs - Marché du Film  with the support of Doc Alliance, Participant, LaScam  in association with L’OEil d’or,&nb...

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: LALA my Redhead project by Nellie K. introduced in Cannes

Lala, my redhead by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala On St. Todor day, also known as Horse Easter in Bulgaria, the Kalaidzhi Roma celebrate the health of their horses and put their daughters up for sale at the bride market   A Kalaidzhi family from the oldest gypsy clan residing in Bulgaria and strictly adhering to Orthodox traditions’s sees the fate of their beautiful daughter LALA defined irrevocably at the St. Todor’s Day bride market.  The film casts a light on gene...

Project Silence Film Review

  Premiering yesterday at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Tae Gon Kim's "Project Silence" proves to be an exhilarating and gripping addition to the Korean thriller genre. With its compelling narrative, deft direction, and powerhouse performances, this film delivers a thrilling experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats while exploring the darker aspects of internal politics   "Project Silence" takes us on a relentless journey into the lif...

Los Colonos (The Settlers), as seen by Felipe Gálvez

  In his first feature film, Felipe Gálvez focuses on a hidden aspect of his country’s history, The Invisibility of Chilean Indigenous populations. Brought to the screen for the first time, In Selection by Un Certain Regard. Los Colonos (The Settlers), a historical thriller co-written with Antonia Girardi, lifts the veil on the genocide of native people at the beginning of the 20th century in Chilean Patagonia. Few ...

Cannes Day 7 Film Premieres

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Les avant-premières du jour en sélection à Cannes 2023 The premieres of day 7, Monday June 22, Cannes 2023 Kuolleet Lehdet (Fallen Leaves) by Aki Kaurismaki: In competition film Premiering 4:45pm Grand Theatre Llumière   Club Zero by Jessica Hausner: In competition Premiering 7:30pm Grand Theatre Llumière   As Filhas Do Fogo (The Daughters of Fire) by Pedro Costa: Séance Spéciale Premiering 6:00pm followed by Man in Black Agn&eg...

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