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NewsSascha Schwingel takes over from Nico Hofman as CEO of German production giant UFA
Hofman becomes chairman after 26 years with the company.
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NewsEuropean directors add support for Agnieszka Holland in face of Polish political attack
Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA) issues statement strongly defending Holland and her film ’The Green Border’
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NewsZurich Film Festival unveils full 2023 line-up; Todd Haynes and Jessica Chastain to be honoured
Swiss festival programmes 148 films for this year’s edition.
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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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NewsSan Sebastian rejects calls to pull Netflix ETA terrorism documentary from festival line-up
’No Me Llame Ternera’ features interview with a former leader of the Basque terrorist group ETA.
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NewsEuropean Film Academy demands end to threats against Agnieszka Holland by Polish justice minister
Filmmaker was criticised last week after the Venice premiere of competition film ’The Green Border’
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NewsFive talking points from the 2023 Venice Film Festival
From the strikes to awards contenders and the inclusion of films by controversial directors.
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News‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’ wins Giornate degli Autori Director’s Award
Canadian feature is directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.
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NewsUkraine war drama ‘Photophobia’ wins Europa Cinemas Label prize in Venice’s Giornate degli Autori
Jury says: ”As exhibitors we are convinced that this film has a wide audience waiting for it.”
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NewsClaire Denis to head San Sebastian jury, Hayao Miyazaki to receive honorary award
The festival is set to open with Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy And The Heron’ on September 22.
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NewsFremantle execs talk film strategy and upcoming films from Paolo Sorrentino and Pablo Larrain
The company has also unveiled an Israel-based €150m fund for film and scripted TV projects.
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NewsFilmmakers defend Agnieszka Holland after migration drama ‘Green Border’ draws criticism from Polish official
Film had its world premiere in competition at Venice this week.
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NewsVenice title ‘Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus’ lands key Europe, Asia deals (exclusive)
The concert film, directed by Neo Sora, premiered at Venice Film Festival on September 4.
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News‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’, ‘Golda’ composers join second wave of World Soundtrack Awards 2023 nominations
Nominees in the categories of discovery of the year, public choice award and the new game music award have been revealed.
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NewsFive European films shortlisted for Lux Audience Awards
Shortlist was unveiled at ceremony held at Venice Film Festival.
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NewsRotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund unveils new head
Fund supports filmmakers from countries where funding and infrastructure is lacking or restrictive.
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NewsKiyoshi Kurosawa readies French thriller ‘Serpent’s Path’ starring Ko Shibasaki, Damien Bonnard (exclusive)
Art House Films has taken distribution rights for France.
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NewsEuropean Film Academy reveals documentary contenders for 2023 awards
Selection includes Nicolas Philibert’s Golden Bear winner ‘On The Adamant’.
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NewsUS streamers causing “extreme disturbance” for Europe’s independent film producers, warns Film i Vast report
Public film agencies, national incentives and the windows system all need urgent reform, said respondents
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NewsZurich Film Festival to open with A24 comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ starring Nicolas Cage
Film is the third feature from ‘Sick Of Myself’ director Kristoffer Borgli.