All articles by Rebecca Leffler
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NewsFrance steps up bid for international shoots with expanded TRIP
The move comes as the US introduces a federal incentive.
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NewsFrance’s heritage institutions create “world first” cinema archive portal
The platform brings together the collections of seven institutions, including CNC and Cinémathèque française.
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NewsFilm guilds denounce planned cuts at France Televisions as a “devastating blow”
Cuts could result in a 20% drop in France Télévisions investment in film production a year.
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NewsFrance sends Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ to 2027 international Oscar race
Film selected by 11-member committee was one of five shortlisted finalists.
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NewsFilms Boutique picks up ‘The Man Who Was Afraid Of Women’ starring Alexis Manenti
EXCLUSIVE: The second feature from director Jean-Baptiste Durand has been acquired by Diaphana for France
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NewsThe Pool Films dives into Lara Zeidan’s ‘Birthday’
EXCLUSIVE: The debut feature, set in Beirut in 2008, is currently shooting in Jordan.
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NewsChad selects ‘Soumsoum, The Night Of The Stars’ for Oscars race
EXCLUSIVE: All four of Chad’s Oscar submissions have been directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
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NewsIndie Sales scores worldwide deals on ‘All About Corinne’ starring Isabelle Huppert
EXCLUSIVE: The film, which also stars Sandrine Kiberlain, has sold to a number of territories including Canada, Australia, Germany and South Korea.
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NewsWWII art thriller ‘The Heroes Of The Louvre’ lands early deals for Other Angle
Buyers for the film include Menemsha Films for North America.
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NewsFrance unveils shortlist for 2027 international feature Oscar
France’s 11-member selection committee will make final selection on September 16.
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NewsFirst trailer for Ali Asgari’s Venice competition title ‘A Bit Of Light’
Misagh Zareh plays a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.
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NewsColm Bairead’s ‘The Quiet Girl’ follow-up adds key cast
EXCLUSIVE: The film recently wrapped a six-week shoot in Ireland.
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FeaturesStéphane Brizé on his Venice competition title ‘A Good Little Soldier’: “It’s a feminist film”
French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé explores corporate conformity and the human cost of capitalism in his TIFF Special Presentation A Good Little Soldier.
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NewsFrance box office smashes all-time August record
Cannes titles led by Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ’All Of A Sudden’ are also performing strongly.
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News‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ director Jean-Paul Rappeneau dies aged 94
His notable credits include the Oscar-winning Cyrano De Bergerac’ starring Gerard Depardieu.
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NewsJudith Godreche’s ‘A Girl’s Story’ seals North America deal
EXCLUSIVE: Cannes Un Certain Regard-premiering coming-of-age drama is based on Annie Ernaux’s memoir.
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NewsGaumont ignites sales on Francois Ozon’s ‘Summer Of Fire’
EXCLUSIVE: The psychological drama shot this summer in Normandy and stars Pio Marmaï and Sandor Funtek.
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FeaturesFresh zones, night shoots and on-set medics: how French producers adapted to the scorching summer
“We used giant umbrellas with UV protection to shield both our actors and the camera equipment.”
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NewsFrench producer Nicolas Altmayer dies in car crash
Altmayer died with his partner, longtime Dior executive Mathilde Favier.
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NewsHBO, BFI, Mubi executives join France’s Lumière summit as programme is unveiled
EXCLUSIVE: Event in Saint-Paul de Vence will examine the challenges facing the global screen industries against a backdrop of profound disruption