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Legendary director Youssef Chahine’s films to shine again on Netflix
In June, Netflix is set to present four films by the late Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine.
We Are One film festival announces first ever co-curated programme line-up
International festival will see over 35 countries represented
Veteran Hassan Hosny leaves behind 50 year star-studded legacy
Stalwart of Egyptian cinema, Hassan Hosny, hugely popular with audiences, widely recognised for his contribution to Egyptian arts
Soul legend Stevie Wonder remembered
With unique blend of R&B, soul and gospel music, legendary musician has been cultural, civil rights icon for decades
Visions du Réel 2020 maintains its success online
“It would have been impossible to pull off this extraordinary feat without the enthusiasm and perseverance of the whole team, and the different suppliers, partners and sponsors,” notes Administrative Director Martine Chalverat.
Venice Film Festival to support 26 micro-budget films
‘The Fits feature film is a transfixing sensory experience and a potent portrait of adolescent turmoil,” say critics
Film industry continue to hang on, look ahead during coronavirus crisis
Film festivals have been hit hard by social distancing measures, forced to postpone 2020 events
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces new sexual assault charges
Former film producer charged in California over incident in May 2010
Ma’ali Al Wazir: Nightmares of autocrat’s unseen desire for power
Film’s main character faces something he cannot overcome with powe
Cinema festivals remain on hold, stream films online
Festivals are hopeful to return soon, present their art to international audiences
Forgiveness: The Secret of Peace
Giving reconciliation chance
Alganesh: finding hope in abyss
Lia Giovanazzi Beltrami and Marianna Beltrami’s film, Alganesh, follows four Eritrean refugee camps in Ethiopia, following years of deadly conflicts between the two countries. It is an hour-long Italian-Ethiopian documentary. Fleeing Eritreans faced increased hostility in several countries. For example, Sudan forcibly returned over 100 asylum seekers, including about 30 minors to Eritrea in 2017. …
Film festivals continue postponement; alternative measures created amid spread of coronavirus
The prestigious Cannes festival, due to take place in May, may be held at the end of June, organisers said.
Ghzela: living life despite marginalisation
Ghzela is the protagonist in Hager Nefzi’s film by the same name. He is an elderly of 70 years old, who lives in Elkef in Sidi Omar, where he lives by the shrine of holy people, which he considers to be the whole world. Exuberant and Sufi, he is introduced as a simple person who …
Making Ends Meet
Following Zimbabwean’s dissent until 2017 military coup, does this mean freedom?
Gao, The Resistance of a People
Giving people voices to tell their independence stories unscripted
For the first time, CPH:DOX 2020 goes digital amid COVID-19 pandemic
In parallel, the festival said it is working towards having the six competition programmes judged online by the appointed juries as well as reviewed and covered by Danish and international film critics.
Copenhagen International Documentary Festival announces this year’s participants
A total of 104 projects were submitted.
Berlinale Golden Bear goes to Iranian film There Is No Evil
Top award winner Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof is persecuted in his home country
Luxor African Film Festival announces main competition line-up
Festival to take place on 6-12 March
Roman Polanski derided as he wins best director at France’s Cesar Awards
The announcement was met with boos and walkouts among the audience. The French-Polish director has been plagued with sexual abuse accusations
Berlinale announces Perspektive Deutsches Kino prize winners
The Compass-Perspektive-Award went to Janna Ji Wonders for her film Walchensee Forever
Cannes to commemorate Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love
Festival announces its female-dominated selection committee
70th Berlinale kicks off with My Salinger Year starring Sigourney Weaver
Some 340 films from all four corners of the globe will be showcased, with 18 competing for the prestigious Golden Bear prize.
Michel Hazanavicius to head jury of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival
26th Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from 14 to 21 August 2020
Saudi Red Sea Film Festival announces lineup
A total of 107 features and shorts will screen in the festival.
What to look for in 70th Berlin Film Festival
This year’s Berlinale, which starts on 20 February, is not interesting for only its diverse programme, but also due to the exciting features that are included this year.
Berlinale Africa Hub to take place 20-27 February
Better content for African audiences everywhere
France’s Cesar Academy promises reform after mass resignation over women rights
“To honour those men and women who made cinema happen in 2019, to find calm and ensure that the festival of film remains just that, a festival, the board… has unanimously decided to resign,” the academy said in a statement.
HRWFF London announces line-up, kick-off on 12 March
Festival aims to “empower stories celebrating courageous People”