All articles by Rebecca Leffler – Page 24
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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.
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NewsFrance selects ‘The Taste Of Things’ as Oscar submission
Tran Anh Hung’s romantic food-themed period drama was among five features shortlisted.
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NewsAmerican French Film Festival cancels annual LA event due to ongoing strikes
Board makes “difficult decision” ahead of October event.
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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.
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NewsVuelta expands European footprint with France’s Pan and Italy’s Indiana
Vuelta Group is a joint venture from Scanbox, SquareOne and Playtime.
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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.
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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
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NewsFrance unveils five-feature Oscar shortlist
The selection committee will now meet with the films’ producers, sales companies and US distributors.
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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.
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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”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsFrançois Henri-Pinault’s Artémis acquires majority stake in CAA
Transaction demonstrates synergy between film and fashion worlds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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News‘Dario Argento Panico’: first trailer for Venice documentary (Exclusive)
Simone Scafidi’s documentary is an immersive deep dive into the creative process and life of Argento.
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FeaturesWhy France’s Pathé is planning a bold move into English-language blockbusters
Pathé Films president Ardavan Safaee outlines the strategy to Screen.
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NewsPulsar Content boards David Moreau’s one-shot genre film ‘MadS’ (exclusive)
The French film is about one night in the life a teenager.