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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahian film 'Sonho de Arrocha' unites music and faith to tell the saga of a boy who dreams of being a singer

The film 'Sonho de Arrocha' explores the dreams of a young boy in Bahia who aspires to be a famous singer while facing familial challenges.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Give musician Flying Lotus 13 minutes, and he'll blow up your brain

Flying Lotus discusses his new EP 'Big Mama' and his passion for video games and filmmaking.

Mar 21 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Netflix responds to Matt Damon's harsh accusations: haters will always be haters

Netflix has firmly rejected accusations made by actor Matt Damon that the platform is oversimplifying plots for viewers distracted by their phones.

Mar 21 • 12:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Don Julio 1942 Celebrates Nollywood

Don Julio 1942 hosted a special edition of its Don's Table event to honor the legacy of Nigerian film and television, gathering key figures from the industry for discussions on filmmaking and storytelling.

Mar 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Screenwriter of Bond, Star Wars, and Peaky Blinders: It's Strange When You Write About Something That Is in Your Head and Then It Starts Happening

Renowned screenwriter Steven Knight discusses the unpredictable nature of truth in storytelling as he wraps up his influential series, Peaky Blinders, under the direction of Tom Harper.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

One brother is a successful director, the other dreams of getting his driver's license back

The article explores the contrasting lives of two brothers, one of whom is a successful director while the other struggles with various challenges, including mental health diagnoses.

Mar 19 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rūta Ronja Pakalne's Dance Production 'Softpower' Premieres at Kanuti Gildi Saal

The dance production 'Softpower' by Rūta Ronja Pakalne will premiere on April 10 at Kanuti Gildi Saal, exploring social meanings and personal histories through movement and film aesthetics.

Mar 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who is Matthew VanDyke, the American 'war addict' in NIA custody?

Matthew VanDyke, an American previously involved in training rebels and filmmaking, has been arrested by India’s NIA during a counter-terrorism operation for allegedly attempting to incite violence in northeastern India.

Mar 17 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oscar 2026: 'Sentimental Value' surpasses 'The Secret Agent' as best international film

The film 'Sentimental Value' won the Oscar for Best International Film, overshadowing 'The Secret Agent' while celebrating notable achievements in diversity and representation in the filmmaking industry.

Mar 17 • 02:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory

A Montreal filmmaking duo has won an Oscar for best animated short film, contributing to a total of four Canadian wins at the Academy Awards.

Mar 17 • 00:07 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Analysis: It's incredible that a female cinematographer was awarded an Oscar for the first time only now

The article discusses the delayed recognition of female cinematographers in the film industry, spotlighting the recent Oscar win of Paul Thomas Anderson as a significant moment for filmmaking.

Mar 16 • 07:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ukrainian children know they can die at any moment. The cameraman presents Generation Nika

Vojtěch Hönig has left Czech Television to found a non-profit organization called Generation Nika that teaches teenagers in war-affected areas of Ukraine about filmmaking, providing a safe space for them to share their experiences amidst the ongoing conflict.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ukrainian children know they could die any moment. Cameraman describes Generation Nika

Czech cameraman Vojtěch Hönig founded the non-profit organization Generation Nika after leaving Czech Television to teach teenagers from war-affected areas of Ukraine the craft of filmmaking.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aditya Dhar, Director of Dhurandhar, Wanted to be a Cricketer but Fell into Politics

Director Aditya Dhar, known for blockbuster films like Dhurandhar and Uri, faced significant struggles in the film industry before achieving success.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Soaring at the Oscars, plummeting at the box office: why are fewer people watching Brazilian films in theaters?

Despite winning an Oscar and increasing public funding, Brazilian films saw a significant decline in box office sales last year.

Mar 14 • 19:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

At George Lucas's school, aspiring filmmakers dream of Oscars thanks to AI

At USC, aspiring filmmakers are leveraging artificial intelligence to create films, with one student's AI-generated short winning an award.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kleber Mendonça Filho Has No Friends, But Flatterers

The author critiques director Kleber Mendonça Filho, pondering if he has any true friends due to his films being highly praised despite a lack of genuine connections.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did recent Oscar prestige open doors for Brazilian cinema? Filmmakers evaluate

Brazilian filmmakers reflect on the impact of recent Oscar nominations and wins on the local film industry and express concerns about its sustainability.

Mar 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

An unnecessary man strikes back

The article discusses the evolving cinematic style of South Korean director Park Chan-wook, focusing on his departure from violent themes towards more intricate explorations of love and obsession.

Mar 12 • 20:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

His last two films have given him a rare insight into both sides of the war in Iran - and he is not optimistic

The Danish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi reflects on his changing perspectives on war due to his recent films, revealing a somber outlook on his home country's situation amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 12 • 18:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gabriele Ciampi: "Hollywood Misses the Opportunities That AI Offers"

Filmmaker and composer Gabriele Ciampi discusses his utilization of AI in filmmaking, arguing that Hollywood is missing opportunities for innovation.

Mar 12 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Priimägi: Peeter Simm's weapons were aesthetic sense and strong social empathy

Film critic Tristan Priimägi reflects on the life and work of Peeter Simm, an Estonian director known for his risk-taking and social empathy in filmmaking.

Mar 12 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Documentaries incorporate amateur cameras in an era when everyone films their crises

The article discusses how the proliferation of amateur filming has influenced the creation of documentaries, highlighting Pavel Talankin's efforts to expose government propaganda in Russia through his recordings.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Behind the scenes of the chase scene in 'One Battle After Another' in the California desert

This article discusses the behind-the-scenes efforts of the filming team in creating a unique chase scene for the Oscar-nominated film 'One Battle After Another.'

Mar 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Director Martin Scorsese is coming to Úštěk to shoot a film. The mayor saw him walking through the square.

Martin Scorsese is set to film in Úštěk, where the mayor had a chance encounter with the renowned director.

Mar 7 • 16:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I feel like they are trying to impose it on us forcefully": Ugo Bienvenu leads the fight against AI in cinema

Ugo Bienvenu, the director of an Oscar-nominated animated film, raises concerns about the increasing use of AI in filmmaking and its implications for creativity and art.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Before Stardom with…Hameed Ajibade (Hamad Wil)

Hameed Ajibade discusses his transition from being an auto mechanic to becoming a filmmaker, sharing insights about his journey and the challenges he has faced.

Mar 7 • 00:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Carmen Maura: "At 80, you have to dare, not to fall in love, but to have sex"

Carmen Maura, at 80, discusses her enduring passion for cinema and upcoming projects in a recent interview.

Mar 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck becomes a senior advisor to Netflix after selling a film company driven by artificial intelligence

Netflix has announced the acquisition of InterPositive, a startup founded by Ben Affleck that creates AI-powered tools for filmmakers, with Affleck joining as a senior advisor.

Mar 6 • 01:03 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Sir Peter Jackson to receive an honorary award at Cannes

Sir Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director known for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set to receive the prestigious Palm d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Mar 5 • 23:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Bride!: Monstrously Disordered, Monstrously Happy, Monstrously Jessie Buckley

The article features a critique of Jessie Buckley's performance and interview segments that reflect on the industry, violence in filmmaking, and the intersection of trauma and invisibility in cinema.

Mar 5 • 20:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

Peter Jackson Receives Honorary Golden Palm at Cannes

Peter Jackson has been awarded the honorary Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his significant impact on Hollywood filmmaking.

Mar 5 • 19:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

If I am alive tomorrow, I will shoot a film, young people in the Kharkiv region believe

Young people in the Kharkiv region express their determination to pursue filmmaking despite the ongoing challenges in their environment.

Mar 5 • 10:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Slap in the face': Former Tropfest winner slams festival for AI film inclusion

Filmmakers are criticizing Tropfest 2026 for including a fully AI-generated film among its finalists, calling it a disrespect to traditional filmmaking.

Mar 5 • 03:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando de Noronha hosts international film forum focused on sustainability

Fernando de Noronha is hosting the 3rd Noronha2B – Film Commission Forum, which emphasizes sustainable filmmaking and includes community activities.

Mar 4 • 18:56 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
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"No Mercy": Film Discussion with Isa Willinger: Women Watching Films

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, a film discussion explores the representation of women in cinema and the gender imbalance in film production.

Mar 4 • 13:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jafar Panahi: The Rebel Filmmaker Who Challenges Dictatorship Despite a Ban

Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker known for his opposition to dictatorship, continues to create impactful films despite facing a 20-year ban from filmmaking.

Mar 4 • 04:15 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It revolutionized Eastern cinema 25 years ago and now returns with the monumental Blossoms Shanghai, a series of 30 episodes to watch slowly

Wong Kar-wai returns to the screen with 'Blossoms Shanghai,' a series exploring 1990s Shanghai after a decade-long hiatus from filmmaking.

Mar 2 • 18:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Mission: Impossible’ star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood’s most important lesson

Ving Rhames credits Tom Cruise for teaching him crucial survival lessons in Hollywood amidst high-stakes filmmaking.

Mar 1 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

If you know this actor's name, you will win the game

The article presents a trivia challenge about a prominent actor known for his roles in various acclaimed films.

Mar 1 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Director Beata Parkanová: I Watch to Make Sure I Am Not Ridiculous

Czech director Beata Parkanová discusses her approach to filmmaking and the importance of maintaining a serious tone in her work.

Mar 1 • 05:33 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mark Soosaar: Making a Film About Someone Gives Them a Very Long Life

Filmmaker Mark Soosaar discusses the importance of capturing significant individuals through film to grant them a lasting legacy.

Feb 28 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Mel Brooks, fierce and lethal

Mel Brooks, renowned humorist and filmmaker, celebrates his 99th birthday, reflecting on his lasting impact on American comedy.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cinematheque hosts exhibition about filmmakers who 'explore the margins of cinema in Super-8'

The Brazilian Cinematheque is hosting an exhibition from June 27 to July 1 focused on Super-8 filmmakers Pedro Merege and Marcos Bertoni, showcasing their unique explorations within the medium.

Feb 27 • 18:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

In March, the works of Béla Tarr will be commemorated in Sõpruse cinema and Tartu Elektriteater

Béla Tarr's filmmaking will be celebrated in March at Sõpruse cinema and Tartu Elektriteater with screenings of three of his films following his passing on January 6.

Feb 27 • 08:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Film Festival with AI Faces Controversies Over Technology Use in Movies

The first World Festival of Cinema with Artificial Intelligence, taking place in São Paulo, faces debates regarding the role of AI in filmmaking.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC

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