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The Poet And The Spy

Minerva boards Rome premiere ‘The Poet And The Spy’ and Sitges title ‘Be A Good Girl’

EXCLUSIVE: Italian sales agent adds festival titles by Arnaldo Catinari and Louiza Zouzias to slate.

Jafar Panahi

Jafar Panahi to receive lifetime achievement award from the Rome Film Festival

EXCLUSIVE: Award will be presented at festival by Oscar-winner Giuseppe Tornatore.

There's Still Tomorrow

‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi to chair Rome Film Fest jury

Actress, screenwriter and director will head jury of Progressive Cinema Competition, the festival’s competitive section.

Hey Joe

James Franco-starring ‘Hey Joe’ secures North America distribution

EXCLUSIVE: Drama is directed by Berlinale Silver Bear winner Claudio Giovannesi.

Johnny Depp at the Rome Film Festival

Rome film festival honours Johnny Depp, who tells crowd: “Without you I would not be here”

The festival was presenting Depp’s second film as a director, ’Modi - Three Days On The Wing Of Madness’.

The closing night ceremony of the 2024 Rome Film Festival

China’s ‘Bound In Heaven’ leads winners at 2024 Rome Film Festival

Other winners included ‘The Grand Ambition’ and ‘Bring Them Down’.

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Ralph Fiennes talks ‘Conclave’ preparation, what he learned about Catholic Church

Fiennes was presenting ’Conclave’ at the Rome Film Festival.

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UK film industry adapting to Brexit, says ‘Bring Them Down’ director

Bring Them Down was a co-production between the UK, Ireland, and Belgium.

James Franco at the 'Hey Joe' press conference in Rome

James Franco talks new film ‘Hey Joe’, why “there’s always an opportunity to change your life”

Franco stars in Hey Joe, which is playing in compeition at Rome Film Festival.

Tony Kaye

“It’s a punk Marvel movie”: Tony Kaye, Vito Schnabel on their Rome premiere ‘The Trainer’

The Trainer centres on Jack Flex, a penniless fitness expert who takes a maniacal swing at fame and fortune in Los Angeles.

Masbedo

Italian artist duo Masbedo on their Rome premiere ‘Arsa’: “Everyone can build a rich inner life”

Set on the volcanic island of Stromboli, ‘Arsa’ centres on an enigmatic young woman who has just lost her father.