- Save article
- Save articleNews
MEIFF names eight films in competition, Laila's Birthday screening
Eight films have been set for the international competition feature film and documentary sections at the second annual Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi (Oct 10-19)Toronto festival favourite Laila's Birthday from Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi will also have its Middle Eastern premiere at the festival. The film, about ...
- Save articleNews
Seven world premieres compete in big money MEIFF competition
Seven world premieres are included among the 15 films competing in the $200,000 narrative competition Abu Dhabi's Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) (October 10-19).The world premieresare mostlyfrom film-makers fromthe region, stretching from Lebanon to Morocco, highlighting the festival's aim to be a beacon for Arab and Middle East talent.The ...
- Save articleNews
Toronto reviews
Gala PresentationsBurn After Reading (Joel and Ethan Coen)Dean Spanley (Toa Fraser)The Duchess (Saul Dibb)Fifty Dead Men Walking (Kari Skogland)La Fille De Monaco (Anne Fontaine)The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (Jodie Markell)Nothing But The Truth (Rod Lurie)One Week (Michael McGowan)The Other Man (Richard Eyre)Passchendaele (Paul Gross)Pride And Glory (Gavin O'Connor)Rachel Getting ...
- Save article
NewsAntichrist, Bronson among Sarajevo's Panorama titles
The Sarajevo Film Festival, which takes place this year from Aug 12 to 20, has announced the lineup in its Panorama section programmed by regular Screen critic Howard Feinstein.
- Save articleNews
Steve Jacobs' Disgrace wins $200,000 Black Pearl prize at Abu Dhabi
Steve Jacobs' Disgrace has picked up the $200,000 Black Pearl prize for best narrative film at the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) in Abu Dhabi.The adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's award-winning novel offers a disturbing insight into the soul of modern South Africa. Click here for review.The $150,000 best documentary ...
- Save articleNews
The buzz films - San Sebastian 2008: the lowdown
World premieres in official selectionDream (South Korea)Dir: Kim Ki-dukRespected Korean director Kim Ki-duk will be competing in official selection at the Spanish festival for the first time with his new film Dream (Bi Mong), which explores a couple's relationship though a dream state and in the real world.Int'l sales: Showbox ...
- Save articleNews
Toronto: The Buzz Films
THE BUZZ FILMSGALA PRESENTATIONSDean Spanley (UK-NZ)Dir: Toa FraserThe story: Based on Lord Dunsany's novel My Talks With Dean Spanley, this charts the relationship between a stiff Englishman and his son.The cast: Peter O'Toole plays opposite Jeremy Northam as his son and Sam Neill as an eccentric dean.The buzz: A co-production ...
- Save articleNews
Buzz Films - Toronto 2008: the lowdown
GALA PRESENTATIONSDean Spanley (UK-NZ)Dir: Toa FraserThe story: Based on Lord Dunsany's novel My Talks With Dean Spanley, this charts the relationship between a stiff Englishman and his son.The cast: Peter O'Toole plays opposite Jeremy Northam as his son and Sam Neill as an eccentric dean.The buzz: A co-production between New ...
- Home
- News
- Reviews
- Features
- Festivals
- Box Office
- Awards
- Subscribe
Subscribe to Screen International
- Monthly print editions
- Awards season weeklies
- Stars of Tomorrow and exclusive supplements
- Over 16 years of archived content
- Stars of Tomorrow
- Berlin jury grid