John Travolta, photo courtesy of the Rome Film Festival
As the ever evolving John Travolta gets ready to introduce his directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach in Cannes this year, I wanted to revisit this piece from 2019, when I had a chance to listen to the Italian American actor at the Rome Film Festival. See you on the Croisette Tony! (sorry, I meant Mr. Travolta of course)…
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Julian Schnabel photographed by © Louise Kugelberg, courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia
The American artist and filmmaker will world premiere his new film ‘In the Hand of Dante’ out of competition on the Lido, plus will receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker 2025 Award on the evening of September 3rd.
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A still from ‘Promised Sky’ by Erige Sehiri, Copyright © 2025 MANEKI FILMS - HENIA PRODUCTION
In her latest film, which kicked off this year’s Un Certain Regard section in Cannes, Tunisian-French helmer Erige Sehiri highlighted women’s friendships at the heart of a community under attack in Tunis. In the process, she created something so moving, touching and so perfectly beautiful, I urge you to watch it on the big screen, as soon as possible.
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Tamara Cortés and Matías Catalán in a still from ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
Coining a new term, in what could be called a ‘Travesti-Western’, the Chilean filmmaker pays homage to the men, and women of his past. And in the process, manages a triumphant film about a child growing up in a loving trans community, one which won top prize in Un Certain Regard in Cannes.
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Francesca Comencini in Venice, flanked by actors Fabrizio Gifuni and Romana Maggiora Vergano
The Italian filmmaker spoke with me on the eve of her film kicking off the 15th anniversary edition of the Cinecittà: Cinema Made In Italy showcase in London.
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Filmmaker Brendan Canty at the Q&A following the world premiere of ‘Christy’, photo courtesy of © Berlinale
In many ways, ‘Christy’ is the perfect film. And talking to the film’s director and co-writer provided many of the reasons why.
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Ava DuVernay photographed by ©Hadnnan in Marrakech, courtesy of FIFM
American filmmaker Ava DuVernay was at the Marrakech International Film Festival this year to share her wisdom during a public Conversation, where she talked about making movies as a Black woman but also the ability to watch cinema and how that changes depending on your socio-economic background.
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Denis Villeneuve, photo courtesy of the BFI London Film Festival
As a filmmaker, he is known for his silences. But Villeneuve definitely didn’t give the packed audience inside the Royal Festival Hall on a Sunday morning the silent treatment!
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The film, directed by Oscar-winning American documentarian Morgan Neville is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon, all told through the lens of LEGO® animation.
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Sigourney Weaver photographed by © Jason Bell
So what’s your favorite movie featuring the American actress? Or a personal anecdote you can share? I’ll tell you mine and one of them unsurprisingly involves Venice, of course, where all kinds of magic happens.
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Just as Taiwan sits atop our latest headlines, with China once again threatening to squash the country’s need for independence, I sat down with KEFF, the young Taiwanese-American filmmaker whose latest work, his feature debut world premiering in Critics’ Week, sits very high on the list of my favorite films in Cannes this year. And that’s saying a lot, as masterpieces abounded!
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As we spoke on the terrace of Unifrance during the Cannes Film Festival, a little tiny bird with a loud, rhythmical chirp decided it needed to chime in. Perhaps, I thought as I listened to the recording later, it was the spirit, the animal incarnation of a Sheikha, the beautiful, strong, freedom-loving tradition of women singers that the French-Moroccan filmmaker pays homage to in his latest masterpiece.
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The first time I ever met Eu, I knew she would be a filmmaker to watch. This latest award just reinforces her power.
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Photo by © Ali Ghandtschi, courtesy of the Berlinale
In his latest film which in English gets the title ‘Suspended Time’, the French maestro gets super personal and in the process, makes us discover the laughter we lost during COVID times.
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When the film world premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, it won filmmaker a Best Directing award, as well as the Cannes Best Documentary prize. That was only the beginning, as the film ended up going to on win best film at Sydney FF and best documentary at the Durban film festival. In Marrakech, it won top prize, with Jury President Jessica Chastain handing the diminutive, yet powerful El Moudir the award.
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Matteo Garrone, right, with Seydou Sarr (left) and Moustapha Fall on the set of ‘Io Capitano’
The Italian filmmaker stands on the edge of a life changing event, having made the kind of film that not only makes the world a better place, but is also perfectly entertaining for audiences, and proves a critics’ favorite. We caught up during the Marrakech International Film Festival, before the film received its Golden Globes nomination earlier this month. Next stop… the Oscars?
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Greta Gerwig by © Ben Rayner, courtesy of the Festival de Cannes
With ‘Barbie’, the American filmmaker has singlehandedly proven that an audience favorite can also be a thoughtful art film, one which can conquer both blockbuster status as well as a critical acclaim and finally, awards nominations.
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Lupita Nyong'o © Nick Barose
Reason one: she’s going to be Jury President of the Berlinale 2024.
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Isabelle Huppert and Tsuyoshi Ihara in a still from ‘Sidonie au Japon’
In Girard’s ‘Sidonie au Japon’ which screened at the 20th edition of the Moroccan festival this year, Huppert plays a woman who is still haunted by the memory of her late husband, which leads her on a voyage to Japan which she will never forget…
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While we may know the Australian star for his popular TV turns, including the long running American show ‘The Mentalist’, he’s a cinematic acting force to be reckoned with in Sen’s Aussie black and white moody outback noir.
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