All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 24
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NewsWhy Flemish disco thriller ‘Zillion’ is outpacing ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ in Belgium
Flemish feature has drawn younger audiences to cinemas.
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FeaturesLukas Dhont talks masculinity, friendship and discovering ‘Close’ lead actor on a train
In Lukas Dhont’s Close, a childhood bond is tested as two boys enter their teenage years — with dramatic consequences.
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Features‘Joyland’ director: reversal of film’s ban in Pakistan a cause for optimism
“It’s playing very well in the areas where it is allowed to play.”
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Features‘Triangle Of Sadness’ team break down infamous vomit scene: “It was like a ballet”
Ruben Ostlund and his team were aiming for ”the best puke scene in film history”.
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NewsUkrainian film industry calls for resignation of head of the Film State Agency
Open letter by film industry organisations says Ukrainian Film State Agency head should be dismissed.
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FeaturesOrwa Nyrabia on how IDFA is trying to democratise the festival gatekeeping process
“I have to let go and share my power with others,” says Nyrabia.
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FeaturesA matter of factual: Do documentary festivals need to change their focus?
As docs struggle at cinemas, change may be needed.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Esther van Messel on arriving first, wise women and maintaining a champagne-stocked fridge
The CEO of Swiss doc outfit FIrst Hand Films spent time on a kibbutz before studying film with Ari Folman and Hagi Levi.
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NewsDanish director Lea Glob’s ‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ wins best film in IDFA international competition
Festival continues through Sunday.
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NewsEuropean film funding stifled by red tape, say industry experts
“When you use the word ‘Europe,’ you use the word ‘bureaucracy.’ They go together like carrots and peas.”
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NewsProducer of IDFA competition film ‘Silent House’ addresses ban on co-directors leaving Iran
“Increasingly hard for independent filmmakers in Iran to carry on working,” says Elaheh Nobakht.
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NewsFears for future of ‘Ukrainian new wave’ as funding dries up and talent leaves country
IDFA is one of many festivals to have strong Ukrainian line-up - but can this continue?
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NewsVirtual reality hubs to launch in three Dutch cinemas, supported by IDFA
The New Reality initiative is the brainchild of Cassette Stories’ Babette Wijntjes.
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News‘Niñxs’, ‘The Tuba Thieves’, ‘We Speak Their Names In Hushed Tones’ win IDFA Forum awards
IDFA Forum runs until Wednesday (November 16) and IDFA itself continues until the weekend (November 20).
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FeaturesHBO Max reaffirms commitment to European documentary making (exclusive)
Hanka Kastelicová, HBO Max’s VP of documentaries, talks busy European slate.
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NewsFirst Hand Films’ swoops for performance dance doc ‘ A Way To B’ (exclusive)
The film is premiering in IDFA Masters this week.
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NewsDoc sales outfit Autlook signs multiple deals on busy IDFA slate (exclusive)
UK/Ireland deals have been sealed for ‘The Thief Collector’ and ‘Myanmar Diaries’.
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News“I’m proud of being described as a threat to national security,” says Laura Poitras
“It means the work is causing some discomfort.”
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FeaturesWhat can the international industry expect from IDFA 2022?
Top doc execs, buyers and sellers are in Amsterdam to talk - and buy films.
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FeaturesIs the theatrical market in crisis for feature documentaries?
Distributors and sellers assess the market on the eve of IDFA.