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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Director Jang Hang-jun: 'The million promise' was just a joke... Instead, I'll do this

Director Jang Hang-jun, who jokingly promised to change his name and undergo plastic surgery if his film reaches ten million viewers, has changed his stance and will instead host a coffee truck event for fans.

Mar 5 • 01:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The director of the movie about sniper Simo Häyhä is looking for reliable snow: A strong promise from Vieremäki

The director of a movie about sniper Simo Häyhä is scouting shooting locations in Northern Finland and has high hopes for winter snow from local sources.

Mar 4 • 17:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Oliver Laxe: "I am terrified that people will think I am a sadist"

Director Oliver Laxe discusses his dystopian film 'Sirât' about traveling ravers in a Moroccan desert, addressing its mixed reception and deeper spiritual themes.

Mar 4 • 17:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Director: Tricia Tuttle has prevailed

Tricia Tuttle has successfully retained her position as the head of the Berlinale film festival amid negotiations over its future.

Mar 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Director Laila Pakalniņa is shooting a feature film about wartime refugees "Whispers in the Basement"

Laila Pakalniņa is currently filming her latest feature "Whispers in the Basement," which tells a story about wartime refugees in a setting of secrecy and moral choices.

Mar 4 • 15:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Helena Bezděk Fraňková to receive the Czech Lion for Outstanding Contribution to Cinematography

Former long-time director of the State Fund for Cinematography, Helena Bezděk Fraňková, will receive the Czech Lion award for her significant contributions to Czech cinema.

Mar 4 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I Almost Burned Out. I Became Too Dependent on Acting, So I Learned to Program, Says Matyáš Řezníček

In his feature film debut, director Ondřej Hudeček presents Matyáš Řezníček as Lupyn, a thief who takes on a lucrative job during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Mar 4 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Horrors That Happened During the Filming of Finnish Cinema - The Cruelty of the Director Legend Revealed Years Later

The director Rauni Mollberg of the 1973 Finnish film 'Maa on syntinen laulu' is accused of using psychological and physical violence during its production, despite the movie's immense success.

Mar 3 • 05:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Film Festival: Berlinale Director Tuttle Wants to Stay in Office

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle expresses her desire to continue leading the festival amidst speculation about her future and current internal tensions.

Mar 2 • 22:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Film Festival: Berlinale Head Tuttle Wants to Remain in Office

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle expresses her desire to continue leading the festival amidst discussions about her future and its direction.

Mar 2 • 22:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Chief: Tricia Tuttle wants to remain in office

Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale film festival, has expressed her desire to continue in her role amid ongoing discussions about her future.

Mar 2 • 22:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Taiwanese director was told that the left hand is the devil's hand – a film was created that was secretly shot with an iPhone

Taiwanese director Shih-Ching Tsou's film 'The Left-Handed Girl' is set to premiere in Finland following its success at Cannes, although Tsou's visit to Finland was interrupted by severe weather conditions in the U.S.

Mar 2 • 13:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Kochi: Case of Sexual Assault Filed Against Director Chidambaram S. Poduval of Superhit Film

A sexual assault case has been filed against Chidambaram S. Poduval, the director of the hit film Manjummel Boys, in Kochi, Kerala.

Mar 2 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Fonzi Wins Goya for Belén and Sends a Strong Political Message: 'The Far Right Has Come to Destroy Everything'

Argentine actress and director Dolores Fonzi won a Goya Award for her film Belén, delivering a poignant political message about the current state of the world.

Mar 1 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

On the Road to the Oscars: 'F1', the Best Film for Director Jorge Toledo

The film 'F1', starring Brad Pitt, is competing in four categories at the 2026 Oscar Awards, and director Jorge Toledo praises its strengths, citing the involvement of champion Lewis Hamilton as an advisor.

Mar 1 • 12:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What does film mean to you?…Director Kim Dong-ho’s question at ninety

Kim Dong-ho, a legendary figure in Korean cinema, makes his directorial debut at the age of ninety with the documentary 'Mr. Kim Goes to the Movies,' exploring the meaning of cinemas in discussions with renowned directors.

Mar 1 • 05:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sergi Casamitjana, director of ESCAC: 'Those who do not work in cinema do not want to, there is a lot of work'

Sergi Casamitjana discusses the impact of the ESCAC film school in Barcelona, emphasizing its role in shaping the Spanish film industry through the success of its alumni nominated for Goya Awards.

Feb 28 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The South Korean director Park Chan-wook will head the jury at the Cannes Festival

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the president of the jury for this year's Cannes Festival scheduled for May.

Feb 28 • 15:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Did Saif Get Out of His Debut Film Due to His Girlfriend? Director Reveals the Truth After 34 Years

Saif Ali Khan's exit from his debut film 'Bekhudi' was reportedly due to his irresponsible behavior rather than pressure from his girlfriend, according to director Rahul Rawail.

Feb 28 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Akshay's 'Bhoot Chalisah' and Satyajit Ray's Gopi-Bagha! A 57-Year Ghostly Relationship

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are reuniting for the film 'Bhoot Bangla', featuring a promotional song inspired by a classic film's tune.

Feb 28 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

On the road to the Oscars: 'Train Dreams' is the choice of director Juan Sebastián Jácome

Ecuadorian director Juan Sebastián Jácome discusses his selection of the film 'Train Dreams' for the Oscars, which is nominated for multiple categories.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'They are making Drishyam 3 and I am having a baby,' says the director's wife, flaunts baby bump

Actress Shivalika Oberoi shares her pregnancy news while celebrating her husband Abhishek Pathak's upcoming film 'Drishyam 3'.

Feb 28 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Scarlett Johansson Launches Film and Says She Finally Feels Comfortable Being a Director

Scarlett Johansson, stepping into directing for the first time, discusses her newfound comfort in this role as her debut film 'The Incredible Eleanor' releases in Brazil.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Director and producer Vojtěch Frič: Hana will come in full force after the Warrior

Vojtěch Frič discusses the strong upcoming presence of the character Hana following his recent project, the Warrior.

Feb 28 • 05:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ethan Hawke, Oscar-nominated, explains return to partnership with director: 'Like riding a bike'

Ethan Hawke discusses his role in 'Blue Moon' and his long-standing collaboration with director Richard Linklater, highlighting their chemistry and his transformation for the part.

Feb 27 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Director of 'Train Dreams', which could win an Oscar for a Brazilian, wanted to 'take the audience on a journey'

Clint Bentley, the director of 'Train Dreams', aims to immerse audiences in the extraordinary life of an ordinary man while the film garners multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 27 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Oscar 2026: these are the five filmmakers nominated for Best Director

The 2026 Oscars will feature a competitive Best Director category with five filmmakers recognized for their unique contributions to cinema this year.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘Dhurandar 2’ left Yami speechless, she said - the audience won't forget it

Yami Gautam praises her husband, director Aditya Dhar, and highlights the impact of his blockbuster film franchise 'Dhurandar' during a recent summit.

Feb 27 • 16:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hania Rani on how to create 'transparent music'

Hania Rani discusses her creative process in composing music for Joachim Trier's film, emphasizing the importance of silence and dialogue with the director.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Andrea Beltrão and Maurício Farias prepare film about military dictatorship

Actress Andrea Beltrão and director Maurício Farias are working on a film titled 'Corpos pelo Caminho', which revisits the scars left by Brazil's military dictatorship through a personal narrative.

Feb 27 • 13:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The film L'Attachement by director Tardieu won a French César

The film 'L'Attachement,' directed by Carine Tardieu, has won the César Award for Best Film.

Feb 27 • 11:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

For the first time in the history of the festival.. a Korean director heads the jury of Cannes

For the first time in Cannes history, South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been selected to head the jury for the prestigious festival.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Park Chan-wook to preside over Cannes jury, a first for Korean cinema

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed to lead the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Korean cinema.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'It will disturb you, but please watch 'Assi'', Taapsee's appeal

Film director Anubhav Sinha's latest movie 'Assi' tackles the critical issue of rape against women in India, garnering positive feedback despite a limited release.

Feb 27 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Sorry, Baby’: Eva Victor, director, screenwriter, and actress of a remarkable debut

The film 'Sorry, Baby' directed by Eva Victor examines the trauma of sexual assaults with humor and intelligence, showcasing the complexity of female friendship and personal healing.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

César Ceremony 2026: Discover the Complete Winners

The 2026 César Ceremony honored a diverse array of French films, with 'L'Attachement' winning Best Film and Richard Linklater awarded Best Director.

Feb 26 • 23:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Eva Victor, director of 'Sorry, Baby', the debut of the year: 'Reducing a person to the condition of a victim is a way of ignoring them'

Eva Victor discusses her debut film 'Sorry, Baby' and shares insights on the complexities of victim representation in cinema.

Feb 26 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Director of 'The Miss' explains how contests shaped the film's script

The film 'The Miss', set to debut on June 26 in Brazilian cinemas, explores the impact of beauty pageants on family dynamics and personal aspirations through its narrative.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Year of Andrzej Wajda will begin on March 6

2026 has been declared the Year of Andrzej Wajda by the Polish Senate to commemorate the centenary of the director's birth and the tenth anniversary of his death.

Feb 26 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

South Korean director Park Chan-wook to lead Cannes festival jury

Park Chan-wook, renowned South Korean filmmaker, has been appointed to lead the jury at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Film World Comes to the Defense of the Festival Director

Over 1,200 film professionals, including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sean Baker, are defending festival director Tricia Tuttle after the German Culture Minister called for a meeting regarding her future.

Feb 26 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"How can there be such beautiful people in movies?" Insights into the makeup artist’s work with Ilze Trumpi

Makeup artist Ilze Trumpi discusses her current project with director Laila Pakalniņa and her creative insights during filming.

Feb 26 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Is the Berlin Film Festival's leadership in trouble over anti-Israel speech?

The leadership of the Berlin Film Festival faces scrutiny following a controversial anti-Israel speech made by a film director during the festival's closing ceremony.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Welcome to the Abyss

The Berlinale film festival is facing its worst crisis, clouded by political discussions and uncertainty surrounding its director.

Feb 26 • 11:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

South Korean director Park Chan-wook to head the jury of the Cannes Film Festival

Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the president of the jury for the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic first for South Korean cinema.

Feb 26 • 09:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Appeals from Actors: Film Creatives Stand Behind Tricia Tuttle

Over 700 individuals from the film industry have expressed their support for Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle amid threats of her resignation.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Film Festival: Decision on Berlinale Director Tuttle Postponed

The German government announced that no decision was made regarding the future of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle during a crisis meeting, with discussions to continue in the coming days.

Feb 26 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pill: if you fail the first film, it will be harder to get the next opportunity

Director Tõnis Pill reflects on the challenges of debut filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of success in securing future opportunities.

Feb 26 • 09:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

This Week's Movies: Greetings to Power

Italian director Paolo Sorrentino explores themes of power and decadence in his latest film, injecting a modern outlook into his cinematic expression.

Feb 26 • 07:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Director Park Chan-wook to Chair Cannes Film Festival Jury... First Korean to Do So

Director Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the jury chairman for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Korean to hold this position.

Feb 26 • 05:37 UTC

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