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Transilvania festival's top prize winner disputed
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saiz was reported to have won the Transilvania Trophy for 'Lionel,' yet another report simultaneously declared Mahdi Fleifel’s “To a Land Unknown” as the recipient of the same
Film Festivals Embrace Streaming: A New Era for Cinema
In 2021, the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, a cornerstone of independent cinema, convened entirely online, a dramatic shift compelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tony Leung Discusses Wong Kar-wai Films at Shanghai Masterclass
During a Shanghai masterclass, cinematic icon Tony Leung declared that Wong Kar-wai's films "must be seen in cinemas," a direct challenge to the ubiquitous streaming culture.
Film canon relevance in the digital age is fading fast.
In 2023, a survey revealed that only 17% of Gen Z viewers had seen any film from the American Film Institute's top 10 list, a stark contrast to previous generations.
Milagros Mumenthaler's New Project Explores New Narratives
Milagros Mumenthaler, whose debut film 'Back to Stay' swept Locarno with the Golden Leopard, Best Actress award for María Canale, and the Fipresci prize, now prepares a new project.
Emily Watson Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award
Acclaimed actress Emily Watson is set to make history at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival.
Tribeca Festival 2026 Features Political Docs and AI Innovation
This year, the Tribeca Film Festival will screen 'Dreams of Violets,' an AI-generated live-action docudrama, among its hundred independent films, WXXI News reports.
What Was the Classic Hollywood Golden Age Style?
During the depths of the Great Depression, a movie ticket offered an affordable respite, transforming the Hollywood Golden Age into a cultural lifeline for millions seeking escape and inspiration.
What is French New Wave Cinema and Why Does it Still Matter?
In 1960, Jean-Luc Godard's A Bout de Souffle shattered cinematic norms.
Karlovy Vary Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Nader Saeivar
For its 60th anniversary, the Karlovy Vary Film Festival spotlights 15 first-time directors across its competitive and special screening sections.
Star Wars Editor Marcia Lucas Dies at 80; Lucasfilm Mourns
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor who sculpted the iconic lightsaber duels and emotional beats of the original 1977 'Star Wars,' died on Wednesday at 80 after battling metastatic cancer.
Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' Opens Shanghai Film Festival
Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' has been named the opening film for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, slated for 2026.
CoPro 28 Market Spotlights 40+ Israeli Documentaries in Tel Aviv
More than 70 international representatives—broadcasters, producers, and distributors among them—will converge on Tel Aviv from June 8 to 12 for CoPro 28, Israel's leading documentary market, according
Maverick Documentary Reveals David Lean's Epic Adventures and Struggles
Despite crafting some of cinema's most sweeping romantic epics, David Lean, the visionary behind films like Lawrence of Arabia , faced significant personal struggles, marrying six times and failing to
Nepalese transgender elephant drama 'Elephants in the Fog' premieres at Cannes
For the first time in history, a Nepalese feature film, Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog', has entered the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section.
Bad cinema etiquette: A growing cultural issue
A reader recently walked out of a 'Barbie' screening because fellow audience members were scrolling on phones, chatting loudly, and whooping, a stark departure from the unspoken decorum traditionally
What Were French New Wave Cinema Techniques and Films?
Claire Maurier, the actress known for her role as the narcissistic mother in François Truffaut's seminal 1959 film The 400 Blows , has died at 97, as reported by The New York Times .