All articles by Rebecca Leffler – Page 35
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News‘The Affair’ co-creator Hagai Levi to write and direct WW2 series ‘The Girl Who Learned How to Kneel’ for Arte France (exclusive)
Series is adaptation of diaries of Dutch author Etty Hillesum, who was murdered in Auschwitz.
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NewsFrance’s CNC appoints head of ‘attractiveness department’ to lure international productions
Daphné Lora replaces Mathieu Ripka who stepped down last year.
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NewsBanijay revenues jump to €3.2bn following acquisition spree and production push
France-based production giant’s parent company listed on Amsterdam stock exchange last year.
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FeaturesHow Canal+ is looking to retain its European film and TV crown in the face of streamer competition
There is now a renewed sense of confidence about the French pay-TV giant.
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FeaturesSeries Mania gears up for supersized 2023 edition with a focus on marketing scripted shows in a crowded TV landscape
Organisers estimate a record 3,800 accredited visitors will attend during the festival’s run, between March 17-24.
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NewsCannes’ iconic Carlton Hotel reopens ahead of May film festival as the Grand becomes the Mondrian
Rooms in the Carlton Cannes start at €1,800 a night for a single room during the festival and suites will go for around €4,500 per night.
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NewsBerlin Golden Bear winner ‘On The Adamant’ racks up sales worldwide (exclusive)
Les Film du Losange scores multiple sales for Nicolas Philibert’s documentary.
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NewsIndie Sales closes key pre-sales on ‘Maria Montessori’ starring Jasmine Trinca (exclusive)
Project about famous educator heading to Germany, Spain, Israel and Portugal.
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NewsCannes 2023: What’s in the running?
Screen’s team looks at which titles are lining up for a potential slot in either Official Selection or one of the parallel sections.
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FeaturesWord of mouth: ‘Fauda’, ‘Liaison’ star Laëtitia Eïdo reveals how she curates her cultural feed
The French star of Netflix’s Fauda ,Apple TV’s Liaison and Terrence Malick’s The Last Planet particularly enjoys podcasts.
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NewsSequels boost France’s February box office but admissions still down 21% on pre-pandemic average
’Avatar: The Way Of Water’ is now the biggest film of all time in France.
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NewsJessica Hausner’s ‘Club Zero’ starring Mia Wasikowska recruits buyers worldwide (exclusive)
Film also stars Mathieu Demy, Elsa Zylberstein and Sidse Babett Knudsen.
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NewsRuben Östlund named jury president of 76th Cannes Film Festival
Appointment comes 50 years after fellow Swede Ingrid Bergman presided over 1973 festival jury.
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News‘The Night Of The 12th’ wins big at French César awards
Dominik Moll’s investigative drama earns awards in Paris for best film, director, adapted screenplay and more.
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NewsReel Suspects scores key deals on erotic drama ‘White River’ (exclusive)
The film world premiered in Rotterdam’s Bright Future Competition.
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NewsOther Angle sends French comedy ‘Sweet Little Things’ worldwide (exclusive)
French schoolhouse-set comedy directed by Mélanie Auffret.
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NewsBest Friend Forever lands key sales for ‘Daughter Of Rage’ (exclusive)
Laura Baumeister’s debut world premiered at Toronto.
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NewsGaga pays for Francois Ozon’s ‘The Crime Is Mine’ (exclusive)
Playtime has a raft of EFM deals on the 1930s-set courtroom drama.
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NewsBuyers thrill to SND’s wedding comedy ‘Ooh La la!’ (exclusive)
The wedding comedy stars Christian Clavier and Sylvie Testud.
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NewsOther Angle boards ‘Dressed To Impress’ from ‘La Famille Bélier’ creator Victoria Bedos (exclusive)
La Famille Bélier is the original French film adapted to Sian Heder’s Oscar-winning Coda.