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FeaturesIn their own words
Imaginative, perceptive and characterful screenplays provided the blueprint for this year’s best films.Jeremy Kay assesses the the leading contenders in the original screenplay category.
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FeaturesAdventure land
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the International Film Festival Rotterdam remains a major champion of indie and experimental cinema — despite a difficult climate for arts funding in the Netherlands.
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FeaturesSpreading the word
Cannes Grand Prix winner Of Gods And Men was a breakout success in 2010, earning more than $30m. Key European distributors met at Les Arcs to discuss how they helped Xavier Beauvois’ film to attract audiences.
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FeaturesThe Lars picture show
The independent landscape may be tougher than ever but Lars von Trier’s films attract financing and pre-sales — despite their unpredictability. In the first of two case studies held at Les Arcs European Film Festival (Dec 11-18) and moderated by Geoffrey Macnab, some of the director’s associates discuss his forthcoming ...
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FeaturesThe admissions bummer of 2010
Len Klady worries about ticket sales in North American multiplexes falling 7% in 2010.
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FeaturesAndrew Garfield -- actor, The Social Network
The Golden Globe nominee talks about the process of making The Social Network, and the creative freedom on the current shoot for Spider-Man.
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FeaturesEgypt's New Wave
A new wave of Egyptian filmmakers came under the spotlight at the recent Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) – writers and directors who are working outside Egypt’s major studios and tackling controversial subjects and themes.
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FeaturesBest Laid Plans
Shooting has just wrapped on David Blair’s hard hitting feature about a friendship between two men, played by Stephen Graham and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, which is being sold internationally by AV Pictures.
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FeaturesDarryl Macdonald and Helen du Toit
As the 22nd Palm Springs International Film Festival gets underway, festival director Darryl Macdonald and director of programming Helen du Toit talk to Jeremy Kay about the fest’s international scope and this year’s programming trends.
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FeaturesGulliver’s Travels dwarfs rivals at UK box office
Fox International’s Gulliver’s Travels debuted top of the UK chart, towering over its opposition on the first weekend of 2011.
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FeaturesSpecialty forces
Studios have reassessed their approach to specialty units in recent years, selling or closing down several major outfits. Anthony D’Alessandro looks at those still in business and asks how they are approaching the future.
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FeaturesRewriting history
Drama-filled real-life stories, a range of novels and other sources have been shaped into compelling screen stories by the writers running for best adapted screenplay. Jeremy Kay reports.
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FeaturesSnow business
Will Sundance 2011 (Jan 20-30) build on the momentum of last year? Festival chief John Cooper tells Jeremy Kay why he believes the line-up is impressive and how he is working with Berlin to take some titles global.
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FeaturesAnimation: The Year's Big Draw
Animation excelled in 2010, both at the global box office and creatively. Jeremy Kay explores the front runners in the animated feature category.jer
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FeaturesGlobal Positioning
The importance of the international box office increases year after year. Leonard Klady looks back at the lessons learned from 2010’s major releases, and how the value of their international earnings compares with domestic.
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FeaturesOn The Campaign Trail
A Bafta win or nomination can bring prestige and financial benefits for UK distributors. Geoffrey Macnab explores the realities of campaigning for a Bafta
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FeaturesWomen On The Verge
With some memorably strong roles for women in 2010, the best actress race is particularly impressive.
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FeaturesThe Brave And The Bold
From epic period pieces and zeitgeist-riding drama to futuristic thrillers, the directors in the running for awards recognition in 2010 have shown brilliance and ambition.
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FeaturesThomas Vinterberg
Dogme co-founder Thomas Vinterberg talks to Andreas Wiseman about his next film, The Formula; his recent departure from Nimbus Film; the state of Danish cinema and his collaboration with Lars von Trier.