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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent' Teaches Us About 70s Sexuality

'The Secret Agent' explores the communal aspects of sexuality in the 1970s through the character of Dona Sebastiana, who created an accepting environment for sexual expression.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Trail of the Secret: When Charlie Chaplin Failed

The article discusses Charlie Chaplin's struggles with his film 'A Countess from Hong Kong' in 1967, highlighting its poor reception in the U.S. and contrasting it with European reactions.

Mar 19 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Friday, March 13, 2026

The US military has confirmed four deaths due to a plane crash in Iraq, and various national topics including politics, cinema, and sports are covered in the broadcast.

Mar 13 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1898: 2nd Panel of the STF analyzes the arrest of Vorcaro; US military plane crash in Iraq leaves fatalities; Southern farmers report exorbitant diesel prices; Brazil's rise at the Oscars opens doors for national cinema?

The daily summary highlights significant events including the STF's examination of Daniel Vorcaro's preventive arrest, the fatal crash of a US military plane in Iraq, the struggles of Southern Brazilian farmers with rising diesel prices, advancements in cancer treatment in Brazil, and the impact of Brazil's success at the Oscars on the national cinema.

Mar 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Oscars allow us to answer a key question about cinema

The article discusses the significance of the Oscars in contemporary cinema amidst declining viewership and skepticism toward award shows.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Film: Dancing through resistance in Belleville

The film 'Belleville Will Always See Us Dance' highlights the peaceful struggle of Afro-descendants in Paris’s Belleville neighbourhood during the Geneva International Film Festival.

Mar 10 • 16:08 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Juan José Campanella: "We have always sought art to tell us our own lives"

Argentine director Juan José Campanella discusses his journey and the adaptation of his theatrical success, 'Parque Lezama', into film.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Croatian Cinema Hit: What Does the People Want to Tell Us?

A Croatian comedy that mocks nationalist clichés is becoming popular in the Balkans, raising questions about public perceptions.

Mar 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

It is ingrained in us that emotions in men are a sign of weakness. I used to be unable to express what was happening inside me, says actor Březina

Actor Filip Březina reflects on the challenges of expressing emotions, drawing from his experiences in the successful TV series 'Smysl pro tumor' and his current movie role.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Prominent works like 'Argo' and 'Homeland'... 10 Hollywood productions that embodied the American-Iranian conflict

This article discusses how Hollywood has depicted Iran over the past four decades, moving from an obscure nation to a representation of a constant threat in American cinema.

Mar 1 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

War, espionage, and emotion: the clashes between Iran and Israel have also been portrayed on the film screen

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, with Israel conducting airstrikes against Iranian targets and Iran retaliating against US military bases in the Middle East, while these conflicts are also depicted in films.

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

'Look at the trailblazers, but give us a chance too,' said Adarsh Gourav, why was he upset?

Adarsh Gourav expressed disappointment over the criticism faced by his film 'Tuu Ya Main,' urging audiences to give it a chance before dismissing it.

Feb 27 • 03:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Carine Tardieu’s ‘The Ties That Bind Us’ wins best film at 2026 César Awards

'The Ties That Bind Us' directed by Carine Tardieu has been awarded Best Film at the 2026 César Awards in France.

Feb 27 • 00:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Balance: It draws us into its story

The Berlinale film festival concludes with German winners but faces challenges ahead.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Report: It Draws Us Into Its Story

The Berlinale film festival concludes with a winner from Germany, reflecting on its history while facing future challenges.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Cinema: Soul Drama in Millimeters

The article reflects on the life and career of American actor Robert Duvall, highlighting his evolution from a classic supporting role to a globally respected master of psychological expression following his passing.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Inside Breach' Trap: How Cinema Gives Us Keys to Understanding the Epstein Puzzle?

The article discusses how films, particularly 'Breach' (2007), provide insights into complex human relationships in light of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Feb 10 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Isabel Coixet: "The idea that illness makes us better is almost as false as the belief that reading makes us better"

Isabel Coixet, reflecting on her life and career, dismisses the notion that illness improves character, emphasizing the challenges she faced after a stroke and her ongoing work in cinema.

Feb 7 • 00:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Growing up and making cinema in Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 'International sanctions destroyed us, they never affect dictators but their people'

Iraqi director Hasan Hadi discusses the impact of international sanctions on Iraqi society through his film 'The President's Cake', which portrays a girl's struggle to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday amidst difficulties.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Isabel Coixet: 'Art does not change us, but I hope my films are a parenthesis in an incomprehensible world'

Isabel Coixet discusses her unique artistic vision and hopes that her films provide a moment of clarity in a confusing world.

Feb 4 • 21:48 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Book about the US filmmaker Jack Smith: Glitter and Mold

The book explores the life and work of Jack Smith, a prominent underground filmmaker known for his extravagant performances and films, with texts now available in German.

Feb 4 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

False Feelings in the Cinema: Not Every Heartbreak Becomes Art

The article discusses two contrasting films, 'No Other Choice' from South Korea and the US-Japan co-production 'Rental Family', and their divergent approaches to similar themes of human emotion and agony.

Feb 3 • 16:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The culture that will save us in this dystopian year

This article discusses various cultural forms such as cinema, literature, music, and video games as essential tools to combat the dystopian challenges of 2026.

Jan 11 • 04:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Hubert Salik: What the takeover of Greenland would look like in American gangster cinema?

The article explores a hypothetical scenario of an American gangster film featuring the takeover of Greenland, blending cultural themes and stereotypes associated with crime cinema.

Jan 10 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Finos Film bids farewell to Christos Politis: A performer with subtle charm and theatrical culture has left us

Finos Film honors actor Christos Politis, who passed away at the age of 83, leaving a significant mark on Greek theater, cinema, and television.

Jan 9 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Cold

The article reflects on how cinema educates us while seeking refuge from the cold and rain, amidst personal connections and the stress of distance.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Maestro Béla Tarr, your free and brave cinema remains with us

The article reflects on the legacy of filmmaker Béla Tarr, highlighting the personal impact he had on his students and his commitment to hope and humanism in cinema.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

40 Years of 'Re-Animator', the Crazy Frankenstein That Showed Us How Fun Gore Is

The article celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Re-Animator', highlighting its humorous take on gore and its central themes of human life and societal disregard as illustrated through its memorable scenes.

Jan 4 • 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo: "My father's generation, the one that changed the PSOE, made us believe in a utopian Spain that has not happened, they deceived us"

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo reflects on the disillusionment with the expectations set by his father's generation regarding Spain's future in a recent interview.

Jan 4 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

First it was a failure, but this movie ended up becoming a Christmas classic in film history

The article discusses how 'It's a Wonderful Life', initially a box office failure, has become a beloved Christmas classic nearly 80 years after its release, recognized for its significant impact on American cinema.

Dec 29 • 08:00 UTC

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