Adrian Chiarella's debut feature, Leviticus, a horror film exploring homophobia and isolation, generated significant buzz at Sundance. The film stars Joe Bird as a closeted high schooler whose life unravels after a foolish decision leads to a vengeful spirit being unleashed.
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Raymond Wong Pak-ming starts 5-month prison term for insider trading, awaiting High Court appeal, after making unlawful gains through shares of Transmit Entertainment.
Actor Amin Hajee revealed that the success of "Lagaan" "destroyed" his acting career by setting an impossibly high bar. He struggled to find roles matching the film's quality, leading him to transition into writing and filmmaking with support from his wife and director Ashutosh Gowariker.
Pakistani director Umar Nasir Ali lauded Imtiaz Ali's film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' for its emotional portrayal of Partition. Ali noted the film's themes of memory and belonging resonate with his own upcoming project, and praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance and Aarti Bajaj's editing.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticizes the Indian film industry for favoring blockbusters, leading to poor screen time and show timings for smaller films like 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', while Hollywood releases get better treatment. He laments the lack of industry solidarity and the shift towards OTT consumption.
Perícia confirma identidades de Gaspar Prim (youtuber Gaspi) e Lucas Vignale (diretor de clipes) em queda de helicóptero no RJ. Corpo de Nickel Oliver Tree carbonizado. Polícia descarta transporte clandestino e investiga descumprimento de plano de voo.
Iranian director Hamed Zolfaghari's documentary 'Vanishing Tracks' delves into the lives of the Qashqai nomadic tribe near Shiraz. The film follows a family's annual migration and their struggle with disappearing livestock and the younger generation's pull towards urban life, highlighting the tribe's transition between tradition and modernity.
Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja's mortal remains were brought to his hometown Theni, India, for his funeral. Dignitaries including Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay and actor Pawan Kalyan paid tribute. The funeral is scheduled with full state honors.
An Australian filmmaker on assignment in Moldova meets Tatiana, a Ukrainian refugee who recounts harrowing experiences during the Russian invasion and her current battle with cancer. She plans to return to Ukraine for treatment, aided by a former soldier turned driver.
Chinese filmmaker Nan Xin runs low-cost workshops teaching hands-on filmmaking, despite China's strict censorship regime that has rejected his own film 'Go Fishing' for not aligning with 'core socialist values'. Students, while aware of potential censorship, focus on personal, apolitical themes, though seasoned filmmakers warn of future challenges.
Veteran Indian filmmaker and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at the age of 76 due to liver cirrhosis. His funeral was attended by several industry colleagues, including Govinda, David Dhawan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Farhan Akhtar.
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at 56. Her family cited sadness following the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa, as the cause. Satrapi's work explored her life in Iran and themes of exile.
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's new sci-fi drama 'Sheep in the Box' explores themes of AI and human-robot coexistence, but Kore-eda emphasizes his desire for viewers to use their imagination to grasp the unseen elements and emotional depth of the film.
Filmmaker Sean Baker, known for "Anora," discusses his journey from suburban moviegoer to Oscar winner. He highlights his evolving cinematic tastes, his preference for shooting on film, and his philosophy of embracing surprises in filmmaking.
Filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 film "The Wrong Move" due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski. Kinski, now 65, urged Wenders to re-edit the film, stating she was not protected. Wenders apologized to Kinski.
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi's new documentary, 'Surviving Biafra,' explores Nigeria's civil war, revealing previously unseen footage and survivor testimonies. Alabi and his uncle, Leke Alabi-Isama, delve into their grandfather Godwin Alabi-Isama's role as a federal army commando, confronting the war's horrors and the Nigerian government's historical reluctance to address the conflict.
Juan Arredondo's project 'The Uncounted' highlights the global issue of missing birth and death records, affecting public health and individual rights, with nearly half of deaths and 25% of births unrecorded worldwide.
India's improving relations with China lead to Bollywood films about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash being altered or shelved due to 'China-bashing' concerns.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh was seen at Mumbai airport after FWICE issued a Non-Cooperation Directive against him over his reported exit from 'Don 3'. The federation cited losses of Rs 45 crore due to his alleged last-minute withdrawal.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali addresses the box office clash for his upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', releasing June 12th alongside three other movies. Ali expresses acceptance of the situation, noting the crowded release calendar.
French filmmakers are protesting Vincent Bolloré's increasing control over the film industry. An open letter warns of his influence, leading Canal+ to cut ties with signatories.
Palestinian director Mohammed Alshareef's documentary "Super Sila" won an award at Cannes, but he could not attend due to being a resident of Gaza. French authorities expressed dismay over the difficulty of evacuating Palestinians from the enclave.
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook received France's Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters, the highest cultural honor from the French Ministry of Culture. The award was presented by French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard at the Cannes Film Festival.
Despite a looming jet fuel crisis, private jet departures in Europe rose 10% in April, prompting environmental campaigners to call for a ban, while the business jet lobby argues the sector's impact is negligible.
