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NewsWilliam Friedkin, director of ‘The French Connection’, dies at 87
The director’s latest film is set to premiere at Venice Film Festival.
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NewsCannes: William Friedkin to deliver Cinema Masterclass
French Connection director highlights “challenging time” for the future of world cinema.
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NewsKarlovy Vary to honour Friedkin, Anonymous Content
Festival will also host Lech Walesa for a director’s cut of Walesa: Man of Hope.
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NewsEdinburgh Film Festival to open with Killer Joe
It will be the UK premiere of the comic noir thriller which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year.
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NewsLD Entertainment acquires rights to 'The Devil And Father Amorth'
William Friedkin documentary chronicles actual exorcism.
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NewsJuno Temple joins cast of Killer Joe
Juno Temple, fresh off her starring role in Toronto premiere Dirty Girl, has joined the dark comedy Killer Joe, which Voltage Pictures is selling at AFM.
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Seattle to celebrate careers of Spacek, Friedkin
Sissy Spacek will receive the Outstanding Achievement In Acting award on Jun 7 at SIFF. Spacek is best known for her roles in Carrie and most recently The Help.
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