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Bollywood films promote Modi agenda ahead of election

The biopic on the early 20th-century Hindu nationalist ideologue — called “Swatantra Veer Savarkar — hits Indian theatres Friday, just weeks ahead of a national vote that is set to determine the political direction of the country for the...

France 24

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Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film

New films from Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold and Francis Ford Coppola, as well as a portrait of 1980s Donald Trump, will compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival next month, organisers announced. Numerous other big-n...

France 24

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Movie honors Nigerian Chibok girls 10 years on

In an effort to remember and honor the Nigerian schoolgirls still missing ten years after their abduction by Islamist insurgents in Chibok, a film titled "Statues Also Breathe" was screened in Lagos.

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Actor Louis Gosset Junior dies, age 87

The Academy Award winning actor Louis Gossett Junior has died at the age of 87. He overcame racism and discrimination to make his mark on stage, film and television.

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Key moments from this year's Oscars

"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture. Other highlights included an award for Ukraine war documentary ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ and Ryan Gosling...

France 24

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Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer sweeps; Gaza grabs spotlight

Israel's war on Gaza has cast a shadow over the Oscars. Protesters gathered outside the red carpet ahead of the event. But it was a film about the Second World War and the creation of the atomic bomb that was the big winner.

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Huge night for Oppenheimer at the 96th Oscars

The movie Oppenheimer had a huge night at the 96th annual Academy Awards winning 7 awards out of 13 nominations. The film dominated proceedings, winning best picture, best director, best actor and best supporting actor.

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French drama contends for top prize at Oscars

After winning two Golden Globes, a Palme d'Or and six César awards, French courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" is contending for Hollywood's top prize at the Oscars. The film, directed and co-written by Justine Triet, is facing stiff com...

France 24

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Oscar nominations for Latin American titles

The Oscars have traditionally been dominated by Hollywood movies. But the Academy has been more welcoming to foreign-language films in recent years. Four Latin American titles have been nominated for the 2024 Awards.

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'Rust' armorer found guilty over deadly on-set shooting

The armorer who loaded the gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. A jury in New Mexico took just over two hours to find Hannah Gutierrez guilty over the de...

France 24

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Jury finds armorer guilty in 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico jury found "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter, ending a trial over Hollywood's first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years.

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Roman Polanski sued for defaming sexual assault accuser

Veteran Franco-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski went on trial in France on Tuesday over allegations he defamed a British actress who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s. The 90-year-old is wanted in the United States over the rape of...

France 24

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Golden Bear win for 'Dahomey' highlights looted African art

"Dahomey", a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe's return of looted antiquities to Africa, won the Berlin film festival's top prize.

France 24

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Seth Rogen answers eight questions in two minutes

Canadian actor and comedian Seth Rogen answers eight rapid-fire questions from The National’s Ian Hanomansing in two minutes about his career, cannabis and Vancouver.

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The evolving relationship between Hollywood and AI

At the SAG awards over the weekend, the twin strikes were a major topic of conversation, with the SAG-AFTRA president presenting AI as one of the union's biggest concerns. Nick Lynes, co-CEO and co-founder of Flawless, a company that use...

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'Dahomey' documentary wins top prize at Berlin film festival

Mati Diop’s documentary on the first major return of looted treasures from Europe to Africa beat several veteran directors to the top prize at the Berlin film festival.

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Oppenheimer wins big at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Oppenheimer has picked up three prizes, including the top honour, at Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, boosting the historical epic’s chances of grabbing the Oscar for best picture next month.

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'Rust' armorer sloppy, unprofessional: Prosecutor

A New Mexico prosecutor held the chief weapons handler for "Rust" Hannah Gutierrez responsible for the 2021 fatal shooting of the Western film's cinematographer while her lawyer said she was being scapegoated for a tragedy.

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Berlinale takes on Germany's Nazi past

At this year’s Berlin Film Festival, several movies are examining the struggles of people against oppressive rule in modern history. Two films on Nazi Germany depict the challenges of communities during those times. The Berlinale, as the...

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Israeli-Palestinian duo's West Bank story at Berlinale

Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra and his Israeli co-director Yuval Abraham go to Berlin for the premiere of "No Other Land." The film, developed over five years, explores Adra's attempts to protect his village, Masafer, in the Israeli-oc...

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'Oppenheimer' dominates BAFTAs in major Oscars boost

"Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan's epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at BAFTA film awards in London, delivering a serious statement ahead of next month's Oscars.

France 24

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Bob Marley biopic is dividing reggae fans

Decades after his death, the biopic Bob Marley: One Love hits theatres. While the reggae musician was all about peace, love and bringing people together, this film has divided fans and critics.

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Iranian directors 'forbidden' to join Berlin premiere

Empty chairs marked the absence of Iranian directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha who should have presented "My Favourite Cake" at the Berlin Film Festival. Both directors were prevented from traveling by Iranian authorities.

Reuters

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Political realities loom over Berlin Film Festival

The Berlin Film Festival kicks off amid high political tensions with an air raid siren heard on a Ukrainian jury member's phone to demonstrations against Germany's far right AfD party.

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Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film

A film about frontline Taiwanese islands repeatedly fought over with China during the height of the Cold War is vying for an Oscar this year, with the director hoping the attention will help better explain tensions over Taiwan to a broad...

Reuters

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French director calls #MeToo allegations 'lies'

French film director Jacques Doillon, swept up in a storm of #MeToo allegations by several actors including Judith Godreche, denounced on Friday the "lies" and "false accusations" against him.

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French actress Godrèche accuses prominent directors of rape

Renowned French actress Judith Godrèche landed her first major role in a film when she was 14. Now, at 51, Godrèche is speaking out about what happened behind the scenes, accusing famed director Benoit Jacquot of rape. On Thursday, she m...

France 24

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'Legend': Hollywood pays tribute to Carl Weathers

Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone is among a growing list of celebrities that have paid tribute to actor Carl Weathers, who died at the age of 76.

Fox News

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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in 'Rust' shooting case

Actor Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter, after the case surrounding the 2021 on-set shooting death of a cinematographer during filming of the Western movie "Rust" was revived by a grand jury indictmen...

Reuters

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Russia’s Mosfilm studio turns 100 amid Ukraine war

Mosfilm, the state-owned giant of Soviet and Russian cinema that produced classic films such as "Battleship Potemkin" and "Solaris," is marking its centenary, and its director general says it is well set up to prosper amid the country's ...

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