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Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ breaks records and expands globally

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Latest: Na Hong-jin returns with sci-fi thriller Hope – O Primeiro Impacto

Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi action thriller “Hope” has maintained a record-setting run in South Korea following its wide release on 15 July 2026. The film, which follows a police chief and hunter confronting a mysterious creatu

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French Academy Award selection for Minotaur

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Latest: Andrey Zvyagintsev addresses war in Ukraine with ‘Minotaur’

France has selected the political thriller ‘Minotaur’ (or ‘Minotaure’) to represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The film, directed by exiled Russian filmmaker A

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Release and Academy Award prospects for La bola negra

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Latest: Los Javis announce first international bilingual film project

The film ‘La bola negra’, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (known as ‘Los Javis’), is an upcoming production based on Federico García Lorca’s unfinished work ‘La piedra oscura’ and the play by Alberto Conejer

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Release of Clarissa film adaptation

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Latest: Clarissa film trailer reveals Lagos-set adaptation of Mrs Dalloway

The film ‘Clarissa’, directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri, is a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ set in contemporary Lagos, Nigeria. The production reimagines the original London-based drama through the

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Release of Emmanuel Marre film ‘Notre salut’

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Latest: Emmanuel Marre film Notre salut explores Vichy regime

Emmanuel Marre’s film ‘Notre salut’ examines the Vichy regime during the autumn of 1940, focusing on the intersection of personal intimacy and political compromise. The narrative follows Henri Marre, a man seeking profes

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Reception and release schedule of Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord

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Latest: Romanian films prepare for international releases and Oscar campaigns

Following its Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival, Cristian Mungiu’s film ‘Fjord’ has gained momentum as a contender for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Romanian-Norwegian co-production is being considered for severa

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Release of Bruno Dumont film Les Roches rouges

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Latest: Bruno Dumont releases new Mediterranean drama ‘Les Roches Rouges’

Director Bruno Dumont has released his new feature film, ‘Les Roches rouges’, set on the Côte d’Azur. Moving away from his previous science-fiction work, L’Empire, the film adopts a more naturalistic style and is filmed

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Nagi Diary film premiere and release

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Latest: Takako Matsu promotes ‘Nagi Diary’ at Tokyo stage greeting

The film ‘Nagi Diary’, directed by Koji Fukada, held its Japan premiere in Tokyo following a successful screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. During the premiere

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Career progression of actress Victoria Luengo

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Latest: Victoria Luengo stars in films competing at Cannes and San Sebastián

Spanish actress Victoria Luengo has seen a significant rise in her professional career through various high-profile film roles. Her recent work includes appearances in Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Autofiction’ and Rodrigo Sorogoye

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Release and analysis of Bitteres Fest

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Latest: Pedro Almodóvar explores authorship in Amarga Navidad

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s new autofictional melodrama, ‘Bitteres Fest’ (also referred to as ‘Bitter Christmas’ or ‘Amarga Navidad’), explores the ethics of artistic creation and the blurring lines between realit

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Latest: September 21 historical milestones in politics and literature

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September 20 historical and religious commemorations

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Latest: Sophia Loren and Korean Martyrs commemorated on September 20

September 20 is associated with various religious, historical, and cultural commemorations across different regions. In religious contexts, the date honors Saint Eustathius and his family in the Orthodox Church. The Roma

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Academy Award international feature submissions

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Latest: Philippines selects ‘Filipiñana’ as official Oscar entry

Submissions for the Best International Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards are progressing toward the October 1 deadline. The Academy is scheduled to reveal a shortlist of 15 films on December 15, with official n

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Paris Match 2026 Cannes Film Festival coverage

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Latest: Paris Match announces 2026 Cannes Film Festival coverage plan

Paris Match has detailed its coverage plans for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which is set to take place from May 12 to May 23. The publication intends to utilize print, digital, and social media platforms to provide co

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Release of Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet film ‘La Vie d’unefemm

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Latest: Léa Drucker stars in new film ‘La vie d’une femme’

Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s second feature film, ‘La Vie d’une femme’, has been selected for the official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Léa Drucker as Gabrielle, a facial reconstructive su

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A24 acquisition and release of ‘Club Kid’

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Latest: Club Kid selected as closing film for PAFF festival

Following its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut, ‘Club Kid’, became the subject of an eight-figure bidding war involving Netflix, Mubi, and Searchl

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