All articles by Rebecca Leffler – Page 22
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Legendary French film critic Michel Ciment dies at 85
French critic, historian and author was loyal contributor to Screen’s Cannes jury grid.
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Leading figures from French film industry call for silent march in response to Israel-Hamas war
Other signatories include Isabelle Adjani, Jacques Audiard and Michel Hazanavicius.
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‘Fauda’ crew member Matan Meir reported dead in Gaza
Meir was killed in battle while serving in the Israeli army.
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International industry pays tribute to “visionary” Celluloid Dreams founder Hengameh Panahi
The pioneering French-Iranian producer and sales agent leaves behind a long-lasting legacy
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France’s Other Angle boards school bullying drama ‘TKT’, cop comedy ‘Sirens’ (exclusive)
TKT is Belgian director Cicurel’s third feature.
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Totem Films lures multiple buyers to ‘Slow’, ‘Animalia’ and ‘The Hypnosis’ (exclusive)
‘Slow’ and ‘Animalia’ both world premiered to acclaim at Sundance while ’The Hypnosis’ picked up prizes at Karlovy Vary.
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Other Angle launches parallel French feature-focused US production, distribution and sales venture (exclusive)
Other Angle Pictures was founded by Olivier Albou and Laurence Schonberg.
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Marrakech film festival to honour Mads Mikkelsen, Faouzi Bensaidi
The Marrakech International Film Festival runs November 24 – December 2.
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Bedbugs and protests dent French box office in October but cinemas bounce back at month-end
2023 box office takings are still on track to surpass last year’s figures.
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SND sells ‘L’Abbé Pierre: A Century Of Devotion’ to key territories at AFM (exclusive)
Rising star Benjamin Lavernhe plays the iconic French priest.
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Les Arcs selects eight emerging directors for 2023 Talent Village with Ruben Ostlund as mentor
Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker will share advice and experiences with up and coming directing talents.
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AFM 2023: The buzz titles from Europe
Includes 3D animated film ’Paul McCartney’s High In The Clouds’ from France’s Gaumont.
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Charades acquires first-ever 'Sylvanian Families' feature film (exclusive)
Kazuya Konaka directs from a script by Hirotoshi Kobayashi.
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First look: post-apocalyptic thriller ‘Survive’ starring Emilie Dequenne (exclusive)
Survive is produced by Revenge producers Monkey Pack Films, part of the Federation Group’s Robin&Co, and M.E.S Productions.
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First Look: Adèle Exarchopoulos in French sci-fi thriller ‘Planet B’ (exclusive)
Buzzy female-driven dystopian thriller also stars Souheila Yacoub.
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mk2 Films boards Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City’ (exclusive)
The documentary is about the realities of life under the Nazi occupation in Amsterdam.
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Orange Studio boards Ali Marhyar’s ‘Like A Prince’, unveils star-powered AFM slate (exclusive)
AFM slate also includes a blend of local drama, comedy and thriller titles.
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Newen Connect adds trio of star-driven comedies to AFM slate (exclusive)
Line-up includes ’Meet The Leroys’ starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and José Garcia.
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Israeli film and TV industry pens open letter urging global industry support and hostage release
More than 2,000 Israeli film and TV industry figures have signed the letter.
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mk2 Films scores US, key international deals on animated sci-fi noir ‘Mars Express’ (exclusive)
GKids has North American rights to the Cannes and Annecy title.