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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I filmed a new movie, announced Jan Svěrák

Czech filmmaker Jan Svěrák has announced the completion of his latest film project.

Mar 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alejandro González Iñárritu: "We see how Babylon is crumbling. Capitalism without democracy, something terrifying"

Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu discusses his virtual reality installation "Carne y arena" at an event in Bilbao, emphasizing the harsh realities of immigration and the terrifying aspects of capitalism without democracy.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kangana Ranaut's big claim about the success of Dhurandhar 2

Kangana Ranaut attributes the success of film Dhurandhar 2 to director Aditya Dhar, calling him a superstar filmmaker.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photos: Farewell to filmmaker Jānis Streičs in Riga

Jānis Streičs, a beloved Latvian filmmaker, was commemorated during a farewell ceremony in Riga following his passing at the age of 89.

Mar 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"We do not tolerate the feminine man. He is a pariah. Always"

In an interview, Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud discusses the challenges faced by homosexuals and feminine men due to societal norms.

Mar 21 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big success in Rohit Shetty shooting case, shooter of Shubham Lonkar gang arrested

A key suspect in the shooting incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence has been arrested by police.

Mar 21 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chuck Norris was supposed to star in a Finnish movie – Markus Selin recalls what caused the plan to collapse

Filmmaker Markus Selin reminisces about the missed opportunity to have Chuck Norris star in the Finnish film 'Wild Force', initially due to financing issues and scheduling conflicts.

Mar 21 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Relax, Pernambuco! It was just a tantrum!

The author reflects on the backlash received after a critical column about local filmmaker Kleber Mendonça, highlighting the passionate reactions from Pernambuco's residents.

Mar 20 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tuukka Temonen at the Jussi Gala - this is how he appeared in the live broadcast

Filmmaker Tuukka Temonen celebrated the Jussi Gala in Helsinki, hinting at a sequel to his popular film 'Cancel'.

Mar 20 • 18:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Here is Dome Karukoski's new love

Finnish filmmaker Dome Karukoski publicly introduced his new partner at the Jussi Gala, marking their first appearance together as a couple.

Mar 20 • 18:07 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Urban Legend director Jamie Blanks dies aged 54

Cult Australian director Jamie Blanks has passed away at the age of 54, remembered for his influential horror film 'Urban Legend.'

Mar 20 • 16:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Dhurandhar 2' Post by Ram Gopal Varma Targets Filmmakers and Actors

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticizes fellow filmmakers and actors in a post about the film 'Dhurandhar 2' while discussing the future of cinema.

Mar 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The moment a polar bear confronted a herd of walruses

A unique underwater encounter between a polar bear and a herd of walruses was captured by filmmaker Adam Ravetch, showcasing the bear's desperate attempts to prey on the walruses.

Mar 20 • 12:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

George Orwell's Dystopian Truths Get New Life

Documentary filmmaker Raoul Peck collaborates with selected writings of George Orwell to reflect on the contemporary world, highlighting the resurgence of authoritarian regimes.

Mar 20 • 11:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Danish Oscar winner to film the Cheminova scandal

The Cheminova chemical spill of the 1970s is set to be adapted into a film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Anders Walter, with a premiere planned for 2027.

Mar 20 • 09:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Inácio Araújo, Folha's critic, teaches course on filmmaker Stanley Kubrick

Inácio Araújo is offering a course on the influential filmmaker Stanley Kubrick from March 23 to April 27, with recorded classes available for two weeks.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From India to Hollywood: "The Voice of Hind Rajab" Faces Attempts of Ban and Marginalization

The documentary-drama "The Voice of Hind Rajab," directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouthar Ben Hania, faces a ban in India due to concerns it might disrupt Indo-Israeli relations, despite being an Oscar-nominated film.

Mar 19 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jean-Luc Godard, in the spotlight

The article discusses the life and influence of iconic filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.

Mar 19 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Podcast: Leni, the Liar

In the podcast 'Riefenstahl: Influencer of Evil,' journalist Katja Paysen-Petersen analyzes the audio recording legacy of Nazi propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, shedding light on the mechanisms of fake news.

Mar 19 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One brother is a successful director, the other dreams of getting his driving license back

Two brothers navigate life together, contrasting their unique challenges and successes, as one excels as a filmmaker while the other struggles with disabilities.

Mar 19 • 08:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Park Chan-wook on the film 'No Exit': Despair and Crimes of the Unemployed

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook discusses his long-standing interest in adapting Donald Westlake's novel into the film 'No Exit' and the themes of despair and crime related to unemployment.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Women refuse to be silent about what they have been subjected to. We owe it to them to listen

Ukrainian filmmaker Alisa Kovalenko presents her new documentary 'Traces' at CPH:DOX, focusing on women who recount experiences of sexual violence as a weapon of war during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 20:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton, after the separation sold the love nest in Tuscany

After their separation, actress Monica Bellucci and filmmaker Tim Burton sold their Tuscan retreat located in San Casciano.

Mar 18 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mohit Suri Eager to Work with Ranbir Kapoor, Director Explains the Reason

Filmmaker Mohit Suri expresses his desire to collaborate with superstar Ranbir Kapoor despite rumors of an upcoming project together being false.

Mar 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Grace' shows filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino willing to follow new paths

Paolo Sorrentino's latest film 'The Grace' indicates his willingness to explore new narrative techniques and character depths in cinema.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From Hong Oh-hee's Unpublished Works to Bong Joon-ho's Early Works... 'Devices of Asia' Exhibition Held at the Cultural Center

An exhibition featuring works of early experimental filmmaker Hong Oh-hee and director Bong Joon-ho's early creations opens at the National Asia Culture Center in Korea.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Jablonec, they released a medal featuring a portrait of Jiří Menzel. It has a subtle smile, pleasing his wife

A medal was unveiled in Jablonec featuring a portrait of acclaimed Czech filmmaker Jiří Menzel, depicting him with a subtle smile that has been warmly received by his widow.

Mar 18 • 08:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

About one film and our misery / Up there is the sky, down here is us

Slovak filmmaker Katarína Gramatová won a Czech Lion award for her debut feature film, highlighting significant social issues in Slovakia.

Mar 18 • 06:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Dhurrandhar 2' has RGV excited! In his review, he calls the film 'a hundred times more than Sholay'

'Dhurrandhar 2' is set to release soon, and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared a highly positive review, comparing it to legendary films.

Mar 18 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Daniele Luchetti: “I met Pelloni Bulzoni during the filming of ‘Raffa’. He was very present”

Italian filmmaker Daniele Luchetti reflects on his interactions with Pelloni Bulzoni while creating a docuseries on the late Raffaella Carrà, showcasing her influential career.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The macabre Soviet legend that inspired the first international success of the director of 'The Secret Agent'

Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho transitions a chilling Soviet urban legend into a Brazilian context through his acclaimed short film 'Vinil Verde', which has received numerous awards since its release.

Mar 17 • 18:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Court: Ziobro must apologize to Holland and pay 50 thousand PLN

A Polish court has ruled that Minister Zbigniew Ziobro must apologize to filmmaker Agnieszka Holland and pay a fine after facing accusations of defamation.

Mar 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zbigniew Ziobro must apologize to Agnieszka Holland for comparing her to propagandists of the Third Reich

Zbigniew Ziobro has been ordered by a Polish court to apologize and pay damages for defamatory statements he made against filmmaker Agnieszka Holland.

Mar 17 • 15:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

SK: A Sad Account from Timo Koivusalo

Finnish filmmaker Timo Koivusalo expresses deep concerns over the current crisis facing the film industry, highlighting difficulties in funding and a significant decline in cinema audiences since the pandemic.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Uncomfortable discourses, difficult questions. Wajda against political reality

The article reflects on the legacy of Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, highlighting his contributions to cinema and the cultural landscape during challenging political times.

Mar 17 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

If I am afraid of death, I will find out when it knocks on the window with a scythe. Director Sommerová has made a film about palliative care

Documentary filmmaker Olga Sommerová discusses her new film on palliative care, exploring deep personal themes related to death and loss.

Mar 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Jordan praises hard work. The documentary filmmaker attacks Putin

Michael B. Jordan, in his Oscar acceptance speech, credits hard work and humility for his achievement, emphasizing the importance of artists focusing on their craft rather than seeking awards.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Living in a Slum to Becoming a Millionaire Actor, Farah Shocked at His Palace-like Home

YouTuber and actor Faisal Sheikh, known as Mr. Faisu, showcases his opulent lifestyle to filmmaker Farah Khan, who is amazed by his luxurious home and belongings.

Mar 17 • 03:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iranian filmmaker to go to jail after Oscar loss!

After failing to win an Oscar for his film, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi faces the possibility of imprisonment upon his return to Iran.

Mar 16 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Emi Buchwald: In the film, I try to show that family is not the source of all evil

Filmmaker Emi Buchwald discusses her debut film and the influence of family dynamics on her storytelling.

Mar 16 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Filmmaker returns empty-handed from Oscars! Will he now go back to Iran and serve his sentence?

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi faces the prospect of returning to prison after failing to secure an Oscar nomination for his film 'It Was Just An Accident', amid ongoing tensions in Iran.

Mar 16 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Rohit Shetty Case: Accused Praveen Lonkar in Judicial Custody, Court Rejects Police Demand

In the case of shooting outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's home, Praveen Lonkar has been remanded to judicial custody as the court denied police request for further custody for interrogation.

Mar 16 • 11:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Sounds of gears and seals in contemporary music. A conversation with the director of the film 'Note Diggers' Andrejs Verhoustinskis and composer Anna Fisher

The article discusses a conversation between contemporary music festival director Anna Fisher and filmmaker Andrejs Verhoustinskis about their experiences filming the documentary 'Note Diggers' and its unique soundscapes.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

David Moragas, filmmaker and writer: "We need more imperfect homosexuals in fiction"

Filmmaker David Moragas discusses his new film 'Un altre home', which explores gay life in a gentrified Barcelona, emphasizing the need for more realistic portrayals of homosexual characters.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Sentimental Value' Finds Beauty in Humanity Beyond Family Turmoil; Read Review of Oscar Winner for International Film

The movie 'Sentimental Value' is praised for its ability to find beauty in real human emotions while navigating complex family situations, standing as a remarkable piece from Danish filmmaker Joachim Trier.

Mar 16 • 02:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Oscars 98: 'Bogonia' wins the Grand Prize and 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' makes its presence known

At the 98th Academy Awards, the film 'Bogonia' won the Grand Prize, overshadowed by the social and political discussions surrounding the event, particularly highlighted by the Palestinian filmmaker's challenges in attending.

Mar 16 • 01:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula, Pedro Almodóvar and others cheer for the Oscar for 'The Secret Agent'

Prominent figures, including President Lula and filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, expressed their support for the Brazilian film 'O Agente Secreto' ahead of the Oscars.

Mar 15 • 21:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Akshay Kumar Played Cricket with Abhishek Sharma

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was seen playing cricket with filmmaker Abhishek Sharma.

Mar 15 • 17:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Asha Parekh was in love with a married director, actress said - did not break the home

Legendary Bollywood actress Asha Parekh has opened up about her relationship with filmmaker Nasir Hussain, expressing that he was her only true love and emphasizing the importance of respecting such feelings privately.

Mar 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Elektriteater celebrates cult director John Waters' 80th birthday with a special program

The Elektriteater in Tartu, Estonia, is celebrating the 80th birthday of cult filmmaker John Waters with a special film program showcasing some of his early works throughout April.

Mar 15 • 11:38 UTC

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