‘Why Do I See You in Everything?’ Director Explains Why Even Small Touches Are “Acts of Resistance” and the Symbolism of Olive Trees: Rotterdam

‘Why Do I See You in Everything?’ Director Explains Why Even Small Touches Are “Acts of Resistance” and the Symbolism of Olive Trees: Rotterdam

Why Do I See You in Everything? That is the question that Syrian writer-director Rand Abou Fakher (short films Braided Love and So We Live) explores in her feature film debut, which just received its world premiere in the Bright Future program of the 55th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). The hybrid film…

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In Political Thriller ‘Projecto Global,’ a Revolutionary Movement Loses Sight of Its Purpose (Exclusive Rotterdam Clips)

In Political Thriller ‘Projecto Global,’ a Revolutionary Movement Loses Sight of Its Purpose (Exclusive Rotterdam Clips)

The 1970s were a time of political terrorism, or “armed resistance,” as militant groups called it, in various European countries. Portugal followed, experiencing “years of lead,” as they were dubbed from 1980 until 1987. The political thriller Projecto Global, the new feature from writer-director Ivo M. Ferreira (Letters From War, Empire Hotel), world premiering on…

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Berlin Film Festival Unveils Sidebar Juries

Berlin Film Festival Unveils Sidebar Juries

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival, running Feb. 12-22, has set the jury lineups for its Perspectives, Documentary, Generation and Shorts sections. The Perspectives jury consists of Moroccan filmmaker Sofia Alaoui, German director Frédéric Hambalek, and Polish-Canadian programmer Dorota Lech. They will select a winner from the debut fiction features premiering in Berlin’s new-ish Perspectives…

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Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Cesar Awards Nominations

Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Cesar Awards Nominations

Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 César awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscar, picking up 10 nominations. Linklater’s French-language, black-and-white is a deep dive into the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 classic Breathless. The Académie des César released the official list of contenders on Wednesday. Following closely behind Nouvelle…

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Dublin Fest Unveils Lineup Featuring Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and World Premieres of 17 Irish Films

Dublin Fest Unveils Lineup Featuring Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and World Premieres of 17 Irish Films

The Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition, featuring 83 films, including 17 world premieres. Among the stars expected to travel to Dublin for the Feb. 19-March 1 fest are the likes of Paul Rudd, Bill Nighy, Colin Farrell, Chris Colfer, Nick Jonas, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Bolger, Katie…

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‘The Prophet’: A Pastor Turns to Witchcraft in a Cinematic Meditation on Doubt, Darkness, and “Shiny Objects”

‘The Prophet’: A Pastor Turns to Witchcraft in a Cinematic Meditation on Doubt, Darkness, and “Shiny Objects”

“Be careful with the doors you open,” writer-director Ique Langa from Mozambique tells THR about one of the key themes that he explores in his feature debut O profeta (The Prophet), which world premieres in the Tiger Competition lineup of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on Friday, Jan. 30. He created the striking black-and-white…

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Netflix Unveils Japanese Content Slate of 13 Series, 8 Anime Titles, 3 Films, Plus Live Baseball (Full List)

Netflix Unveils Japanese Content Slate of 13 Series, 8 Anime Titles, 3 Films, Plus Live Baseball (Full List)

Netflix’s ambitions in Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, were on clear display in a production deal mentioned in passing Tuesday during the streamer’s splashy content showcase in Tokyo. Kaata Sakamoto, Netflix’s creative head in Japan, revealed that the company has recently signed a deal with local heavyweight Toho Studios to double its leased production…

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Amelia Dimoldenberg Set for Third Stint as Oscars’ Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent

Amelia Dimoldenberg Set for Third Stint as Oscars’ Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent

Amelia Dimoldenberg, the English comedian who is best known for creating and hosting the popular web series Chicken Shop Date, will serve, for the third year in a row, as the Oscars’ social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday. Dimoldenberg, 31, will participate in multiple…

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