All articles by Ben Dalton – Page 69
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NewsTrustNordisk secures deals on WWII drama ‘Before It Ends’; ‘Birthday Girl’ for UK (exclusive)
Pilou Asbaek stars in ‘Before It Ends’ as a headmaster whose high school is turned into a refugee camp.
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FeaturesWhat impact is Israel’s political turmoil having on the country’s film industry?
As protests continue against the government, Ari Folman, Nadav Lapid and other film professionals consider what it could mean for local filmmakers.
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NewsAfrican AuthenticA Series Lab participants include Ladj Ly school graduate (exclusive)
Four African screenwriters have been chosen for the second edition of the scheme.
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NewsModern Films’ Eve Gabereau, ‘Flee’ producer Monica Hellstrom selected for ACE Producers Network (exclusive)
Some 18 producers from 17 countries will attend workshops throughout 2023 and 2024.
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NewsRobin Campillo’s San Sebastian competition title ‘Red Island’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
French director Campillo’s first film since 2017’s 120 BPM.
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News‘Les Indesirables’ director Ladj Ly: “French police have a complete free pass to kill Blacks and Arabs”
“The government doesn’t seem to have control of the police force any more, it’s the police unions.”
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News‘Poor Things’ wins 2023 Venice Golden Lion
Grand Jury prize goes to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’; ‘Green Border’ wins Special Jury Prize.
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NewsGuillermo del Toro addresses AI fears at TIFF: “I’m worried about natural stupidity”
“If people want movies made by AI – let them get them immediately.”
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NewsLuna Carmoon's ‘Hoard’ takes three prizes including audience award at Venice Critics’ Week
Tana Gilbert’s ‘Malqueridas’ the other key winner.
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NewsNadine Labaki talks cancel culture, restrictive regimes: “It’s becoming difficult for artists to spread their wings”
Labaki kicked off the TIFF Visionaries strand of on-stage discussions.
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NewsAva DuVernay: Black filmmakers are told “you cannot play international film festivals”
DuVernay has become the first African American woman to play in Competition at Venice.
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NewsVenice posts admissions increase for 2023 festival so far; issues strikes statement
“The positive response of audiences represents an act of respect for artists on strike.”
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NewsRichard Linklater to resume ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ filming “pretty soon if we can”, talks Hollywood strikes
“Something’s gotta give. No-one’s happy.”
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NewsTopless protestors disrupt Woody Allen premiere in Venice
Around 15 topless protestors marched and chanted outside the main venue.
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NewsSofia Coppola “totally behind unions” in Hollywood strikes, says “we all want to get back to work”
Priscilla Presley herself attended the press conference, tearing up when remembering her relationship with Elvis.
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News“I’ve never had anything terrible happen to me,” says Woody Allen as French film collective protests his Venice presence
The US filmmaker attended the press conference for his Venice title ‘Coup de Chance’.
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FeaturesHow lockdown isolation helped UK director Moin Hussain rediscover his Venice sci-fi ‘Sky Peals’
“I had a lovely year where things were going quickly and then. lockdown, ” says the UK director.
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NewsDavid Fincher urges conversation on Hollywood strikes: “I can understand both sides”
Fincher becomes latest Venice attendee to comment on the US action.
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FeaturesUK producers Helen Simmons, Loran Dunn talk harnessing Joseph Quinn’s fanbase for Venice title ‘Hoard’
They have produced Luna Carmoon’s debut feature ‘Hoard’, debuting in Critics’ Week at Venice.
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News‘Maestro’ make-up designer responds to Bradley Cooper nose controversy: “Goal was to portray Leonard authentically”
Kazu Hiro said he “wasn’t expecting” the controversy; “I feel sorry that I hurt some people’s feelings.”