All articles by Rebecca Leffler – Page 9
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Isabelle Adjani slapped with prison sentence and hefty fine for tax fraud; files appeal
Adjani has denied she evaded paying tax on a €2m gift and of pretending to live in Portugal for two years.
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‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ heads France’s Lumiere awards nominations
The Lumieres are voted on by international correspondents from 36 countries.
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Cannes Film Festival names Greta Gerwig 2024 jury president
Gerwig to become first American female director in Cannes history to serve in the role.
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Gerard Depardieu doc sends shockwaves through French film industry
Gerard Depardieu: The Fall Of The Ogre was broadcast on France 2
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Directors from Egypt, China, Spain selected for Cannes’ Critics’ Week’s Next Step programme
The six-day Next Step initiaive is to help feted shorts directors to make a feature.
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In conversation: Juliette Binoche and Tran Anh Hung on ‘The Taste Of Things’ and the healing power of an omelette
The Taste Of Things director and lead actress talk about bringing the art of French gastronomy to the big screen.
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‘The Boy And The Heron’ helps France’s November box office take flight
The early autumn slump has been reversed.
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“I never thought this could happen in France”: Is the far-right behind campaign to smear ‘After The Fire’?
Directors’ guild the SRF issued a statement saying “the far right is attacking culture”.
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Cannes Marché du Film sets Switzerland as 2024 country of honour
Cannes’ Marché du Film will take place May 14-22, 2024.
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‘Napoleon’ opens to strong admissions in France despite weak critical reception
The historical epic is on track to be the biggest November opener.
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France’s Pyramide names new head of acquisitions as Christine Ravet steps down
Anne-Cécile Rolland has been appointed to the role and start in February.
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France's Clermont-Ferrand festival reduces 2024 programme following budget cuts
Festival’s future seemed to hang in the balance after council funding was halved in May
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How TikTok helped reverse the box office fortunes for ‘Consent’ in France
The sexual abuse drama has managed to multiply its ticket sales tenfold since its tepid opening in French theatres last month.
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How Marrakech is pushing on with its star-powered 2023 edition: “The festival needed to happen this year”
The festival runs November 24 to December 2.
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France’s Cesar Academy unveils Revelations line-up of local rising stars
16 nominees in each category will compete in the first round of voting.
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Les Arcs unveils projects for 2023 Co-Production Village
The event runs December 16-19 in the French Alps.
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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