Bosnian drama “I Know Your Soul” emerged as the standout winner at this year’s Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV Series, hosted by the Sarajevo Film Festival. Written by acclaimed Bosnian filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić, the six-part series dominated the drama categories, securing seven wins including Best Drama, Best Script, and Best Directing. The show, which
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The film industry has been a topic of much debate and scrutiny, with veteran actor Brian Cox recently expressing his frustration at the current state of cinema. Cox believes that cinema has taken a back seat to television, citing the overwhelming presence of grandiose elements like Marvel and DC as a reason for its decline.
Jane Campion, a trailblazer in the film industry, thought she had reached the pinnacle of her career when she completed the Oscar-winning film, The Power of the Dog. With a desire to give back to aspiring filmmakers, she set her sights on running a pop-up school in her native New Zealand. At 70 years old,
The upcoming film, “Sentimental Value,” directed by Joachim Trier, boasts a stellar cast that promises to deliver an exceptional performance. Renate Reinsve, who garnered critical acclaim for her role in “The Worst Person in the World,” returns to play the lead role in this new project. Joining her are seasoned actors such as Stellan Skarsgård,
Jupiter Entertainment and Two Fifteen West Entertainment have come together once again to solidify an overarching co-production agreement. This deal signifies a collaboration that will involve Jupiter and Two Fifteen West founder, Chris Deaux, in the creation, development, and co-production of unscripted programs both in the United States and on an international scale. The partnership
South African streaming platform Showmax is making waves with its latest original series, The Fix. This sci-fi drama is set in a dystopian future Cape Town where the air is toxic, and follows the story of a model who undergoes a shocking transformation after taking a designer drug at a party. The show is set
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) recently condemned an Israeli government spokesman for his behavior during a BBC interview with presenter Mishal Husain. The spokesman, David Mencer, was accused of being abusive towards Husain and displaying double standards. The interview took place in the wake of an air strike on a school building in Gaza
In a weekend that saw Deadpool & Wolverine crossing the $1B global box office milestone, there is another film making waves at the turnstiles. It Ends With Us, a female-driven title from Sony and Wayfarer Studios, has had a mega $80M global opening. Despite its low production cost, the film has managed to capture the
Filmmaker Radu Jude’s recent comments regarding the Romanian Film Centre shed light on the challenges faced by filmmakers trying to secure financing for experimental projects in eastern Europe. Jude’s blunt assessment of Anca Mitran, head of the Romanian Film Centre, as being incompetent reveals a deeper issue within the industry. The comparison of finished films
“A New York Story” follows the captivating journey of Annabel, a young New Yorker who finds herself torn between the glamorous uptown lifestyle she is accustomed to and the alluring downtown world of a new love interest. The film, directed by Fiona Robert, delves into the complexities of social circles, relationships, and personal growth within