As well as a feature doc by Iraqi actress and filmmaker Zahraa Ghandour, a web series by Palestinian storyteller Amer Shomali, Damien Ounouri’s and Adila Bendimerad’s follow up to festival fave ‘The Last Queen’, and shorts by Qatari talents Mahdi Ali Ali and Majid Al-Remaihi.
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A still from ‘Yalla Parkour!’ by Areeb Zuaiter
There are eight DFI-supported titles in this year's Berlinale lineup
And at least one in each section too, including Competition and the new Perspectives for first time features.
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Jacob Elordi in Justin Kurzel’s ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ photo © Curio Pictures
New additions to Berlinale Special program include much anticipated title 'Mickey 17' and new Justin Kurzel series with Jacob Elordi
There is goodness to be found in this year’s Berlinale Special program and it includes some eye candy, for yours truly.
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Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in a still from Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’
Cinema is "something that is going to change your mind forever": Let's talk about Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'
As the Italian-born filmmaker heads the Competition Jury at this year’s Marrakech International Film Festival, I’m reminded of one of my favorite, count-them-on-the-fingers-of-one-hand films from this year’s Venice Film Festival and why Guadagnino will always be a beloved filmmaker of mine.
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'The Belle from Gaza' by Yolande Zauberman screens at London's Ciné Lumière
The upcoming screening will take place on December 3rd, and it will be followed by a Q&A with the director, moderated by director Sophie Fiennes.
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in a still from ‘Wicked’
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Producer Marc Platt talk 'Wicked'
We are living in challenging times. And what comes naturally when that happens? We turn to our memories, letting nostalgia take over from the difficult present. Because everything in our past can be reworked, re imagined and beautified and that’s just what our weary soul needs. And the film ‘Wicked’, releasing this week, allows us to dream too.
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"It's really a human story": Billy Bob Thornton on Taylor Sheridan's upcoming series 'Landman'
‘Landman’ is a “ten-hour movie” starring a stellar cast and featuring a story we may think we know, but really don’t — Big Oil, seen from the viewpoint of the proverbial little man.
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Why 'September 5' is the quiet masterpiece that could end up winning it all
The brilliance of this film is that even if you know the story of the 1972 Munich Olympics siege and its inevitable ending, ‘September 5’ will still keep you on the edge of your seat, for all of its 91 minutes duration.
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Fink, Roz and Pinktail in ‘The Wild Robot’, courtesy of DreamWorks Animation
Kindness is a superpower: 'The Wild Robot' review
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but feel free to judge this magnificent film by its spellbinding still above.
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Saleh Bakri in a still from Farah Nabulsi's 'The Teacher'
The power of nuances: Farah Nabulsi's 'The Teacher' UK release review
At the core of the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s first feature is a clear understanding of the power of the perpetually perpetrated injustice on the Palestinian people.
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Peace is a co-production: Amos Gitai, Irene Jacob and Micha Lescot talk 'Why War' in Venice
In his latest film, a crucial masterpiece titled ‘Why War’, Amos Gitai reminds us of an exchange of letters between Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychoanalysis, and Albert Einstein, the scientific genius. If only we’d listen to these brilliant men.
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Why Karim Aïnouz's reworking of Katherine Parr's story in 'Firebrand' is the most important film you'll watch this fall
Ever wonder why there are only male leaders and visionaries mentioned in your history books? Well, the key lies in the word itself — “his-story.” Thankfully, a film releasing this September in the UK revolutionizes the tale of Henry VIII and his last wife, by retelling the story from her POV.
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Venice Orizzonti opening film 'Nonostante' by Valerio Mastandrea is an ode to love and loss
It’s not often that a film changes the chemistry of my beliefs. ‘Nonostante’ which in English is called ‘Feeling Better’ is one of those films and I’m better for watching it — also after interviewing its talented filmmaker and star.
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'Catapults to Cameras' review: changing the world, five kids at a time
When Kolkata-born wildlife filmmaker Ashwika Kapur traveled to rural Bengal, she stumbled upon a disturbing hunting trend being passed on to the younger generations. What she chose to do next sends a powerful message, through her short but strong new documentary.
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Photo by © Akis Bado, used with permission
Locarno Golden Leopard winner 'Toxic' by Saulė Bliuvaitė reviewed
The film, which was awarded top prize by a jury chaired by Austrian auteur Jessica Hausner, was also the winner in the separately juried First Feature Competition.
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Bérénice Béjo and Matheo Labbé in a still from ‘Mexico 86’
Review of 'Mexico 86' by César Diaz: A film with its heart in the perfect place
The fictionalized, yet personal story of the troubled relationship between the filmmaker and his own mother, ‘Mexico 86’ offers a viewpoint into the price women pay when trying to balance motherhood, and a revolution.
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Cate Blanchett and Sasha Baron Cohen in a still from ‘Disclaimer’ by Alfonso Cuaron
Trailer released for 'Disclaimer': **Not to be watched if you can't handle entertainment
Wildlife filmmaker Ashwika Kapur's 'Catapults to Cameras' nominated for prestigious award at Jackson Wild
Roundglass Sustain, a non-profit foundation which commissioned this film, is the only conservation platform in India that collaborates with partners such as photographers, filmmakers and NGO’s to create stories that impact change and behavior.
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'Deadpool and Wolverine': Cameos, bromance and a rocking soundtrack turn Marvel film into a worldwide hit
In the first R-rated film for Marvel, and a marketing win for Disney all around, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman bring it, to an entertaining blockbuster that is this summer’s ‘Barbie’.
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Joan Chen and Izaac Wang in a scene from Sean Wang’s ‘DÌDI’
Joan Chen, Izaac Wang and filmmaker Sean Wang talk 'DIDI', a film you simply cannot miss
An American coming of age story like you’ve never watched on the big screen before, ‘DÌDI’ opens this weekend and it is a must watch. I caught up with the stars and the visionary filmmaker for a Zoom press conference and here are a couple of takeaways to whet your appetite.
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