Rebecca Leffler
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NewsParis techno club drama ‘After’ secures key French deal (exclusive)
Nightclub-set drama premiered in the Berlinale Panorama earlier this year.
NewsFrench film sector sets out plans to keep the cameras rolling during Paris Olympics
“Filming activity will be disrupted, but not completely stopped,” said CNC president Dominique Boutonnat.
NewsCannes Critics’ Week launches script and score development scheme (exclusive)
The new initiative brings together five international filmmakers with feature films in development and three composers.
NewsThomasin McKenzie, Bill Nighy, James Norton lead IVF film ‘Joy’ for Netflix, Pathe with production underway (exclusive)
Script by Jack Thorne, about the world’s first IVF baby.
NewsFrance selects ‘The Taste Of Things’ as Oscar submission
Tran Anh Hung’s romantic food-themed period drama was among five features shortlisted.
NewsAmerican French Film Festival cancels annual LA event due to ongoing strikes
Board makes “difficult decision” ahead of October event.
NewsItaly picks Matteo Garrone’s immigration-themed odyssey ‘Io Capitano’ for international Oscars race
Pathé handles world sales; 01 Distribution released in Italy on September 7.
NewsVuelta expands European footprint with France’s Pan and Italy’s Indiana
Vuelta Group is a joint venture from Scanbox, SquareOne and Playtime.
FeaturesTIFF spotlight: ‘Intouchables’ duo Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache confront climate change in new film ‘A Difficult Year’
Despite the film’s comedic tone, A Difficult Year is a refreshing reminder of the situation plaguing the planet.
Features“The rules are being rewritten”: Artist International Group’s David Unger on dismantling borders, AI and the strikes
The multi-continental talent manager discusses the Hollywood strikes, giving talent a piece of the pie, and why AI may be the solution the industry needs
NewsFrance unveils five-feature Oscar shortlist
The selection committee will now meet with the films’ producers, sales companies and US distributors.
NewsVenice competition title ‘The Theory Of Everything’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Timm Kröger’s feature debut title is being sold by Paris-based sales outfit Charades.
FeaturesMy Screen Life: Charades’ CEO Yohann Comte on working between Paris and Tallinn and the evolving sales landscape
“Finally, the theatrical experience is driving the business again”
FeaturesTIFF spotlight: Ladj Ly talks new film ‘Les Indésirables’ and turning anger into art
Four years after his explosive debut feature Les Misérables, Ladj Ly returns with follow-up Les Indésirables. The French filmmaker speaks to Screen.
FeaturesJudith Godrèche on why she has turned to TV to make a feminist satire of her film career
The French actress has created, written, directed and starred in the six-part ‘Icon Of French Cinema’ for A24 and Arte.
News‘Les Indésirables’: first trailer for Ladj Ly’s new film ahead of TIFF premiere (exclusive)
The social drama is set to debut at this year’s Toronto film festival.
NewsFrançois Henri-Pinault’s Artémis acquires majority stake in CAA
Transaction demonstrates synergy between film and fashion worlds.
Features“We have to turn films into events again”: How French distributors are thinking creatively to attract audiences
Directors such as Ladj Ly, Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache are travelling the country to engage with cinemagoers.
NewsPalme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ opens big in France to boost August box office above pre-pandemic average
French director Justine Triet’s film grossed approximately €1.9m over its opening five-day weekend.
News‘After The Fire’: first trailer for Mehdi Fikri’s police violence drama ahead of TIFF premiere (exclusive)
Film stars including pop singer and Cesar-winning actress Camelia Jordana.