From Outlaws to Breakouts: Oldenburg Success Stories

From Outlaws to Breakouts: Oldenburg Success Stories

At a time when most fall festivals are chasing premieres, influencers and streaming exclusives, the Oldenburg Film Festival still prides itself on something old-fashioned: discovering and nurturing raw talent. Quietly defiant and proudly independent, the German festival has built a reputation over three decades as a launchpad for boundary-pushing cinema. Some call it “Europe’s Sundance,”…

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David Rooney’s 10 Must-See Cannes Titles

David Rooney’s 10 Must-See Cannes Titles

With the 2025 Cannes Film Festival kicking off on Tuesday, one key question is what movies not to miss on the Croisette. From competition veterans like the Dardenne brothers, Kelly Reichardt and Joachim Trier to newly promoted auteurs like Ari Aster, Oliver Hermanus, Carla Simón and Oliver Laxe, THR’s chief film critic rounds up 10…

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Cannes Hot List: New Projects From Jon Hamm, Angelina Jolie and Shaun the Sheep Will Tempt Buyers on the Croisette

Cannes Hot List: New Projects From Jon Hamm, Angelina Jolie and Shaun the Sheep Will Tempt Buyers on the Croisette

The Cannes Film Market is gearing up for one of its most unpredictable editions in years, as buyers navigate a landscape shaped by risk aversion, political turbulence (thank you, Mr. Trump), and the lingering aftershocks of a sluggish Berlin. February’s European Film Market was brimming with promising projects, but few big deals materialized, leaving distributors…

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