International

“20 Days in Mariupol,” a Ukrainian feature film directed by Mstyslav Chernov, has garnered attention at the British Grierson Awards with two nominations. This documentary follows the filmmaker’s experiences in the besieged city at the onset of the Ukraine War. The film has been recognized in the categories of Best Current Affairs Documentary and Best
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has recently revealed the lineup for its prestigious international juries for the upcoming event from August 28 to September 7. The Orizzonti (Horizons section) jury, led by American director and screenwriter Debra Granik, boasts a diverse panel of industry experts including Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari, Syrian director Soudade Kaadan,
Studiocanal, a Paris-based production-distribution house, is making a bold move by launching an office in New York City. This strategic decision comes amidst the company’s efforts to establish a stronger foothold in the American market. Anne Chérel has been promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer and will be responsible for overseeing the operations
Fresh off his Emmy nomination for Ripley, Andrew Scott has been chosen to lead the cast in Studiocanal and Working Title’s upcoming D-Day movie, “Pressure.” In this true story, Scott will portray Group Captain James Stagg, the Allies’ Chief Meteorologist responsible for providing weather updates to Supreme Commander General Eisenhower during the Normandy invasion. Directed
Fox Entertainment and Australian pay-TV giant Foxtel have recently announced a groundbreaking partnership to co-produce scripted series for both the U.S. and international markets. This new pact will see the two companies working closely together to develop and commission a range of exciting new shows. Fox Entertainment Global will be overseeing the international sales of
The European Film Academy recently raised concerns over the imprisonment of Belarusian filmmaker and activist Andrei Gnyot. Gnyot, who played a key role in the 2020 demonstrations against rigged elections in Belarus, is currently detained in Serbia and faces extradition back to his home country. While official charges against Gnyot include tax evasion, his supporters
Recently, Holly Willoughby, the former lead presenter of ITV’s This Morning, made a powerful statement regarding women’s safety. She addressed the issue of feeling unsafe in daily life, especially after being the target of a kidnap and rape plot by Gavin Plumb. Gavin Plumb was found guilty of assembling tools for sexualized violence against Willoughby.
The Paris Appeals Court investigative office has recently denied a request from French Culture Minister Rachida Dati’s lawyers to halt prosecution procedures in connection to the Carlos Ghosn affair. Dati is currently under investigation for allegedly receiving payments amounting to $950k (€900K) between 2010 and 2012 from a subsidiary of the Renault-Nissan alliance, during Carlos
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Spanish actress and director María Valverde and world-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel are joining forces to create a captivating feature documentary titled El Canto de las Manos (Song Of The Hands). This film will shed light on the extraordinary journey of a deaf choir as they prepare to perform the Beethoven opera
AppleTV+ has recently announced its collaboration with ZDFneo to bring the fast-paced German medical drama KRANK Berlin to audiences worldwide. The eight-part series, co-created by Samuel Jefferson and Viktor Jakovleski, promises to offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in a bustling Berlin hospital. The show centers around Dr. Parker, played