Amsterdam Doc Fest IDFA Adds Gaza, Laura Poitras Films, Unveils Shorts Competition Titles

Amsterdam Doc Fest IDFA Adds Gaza, Laura Poitras Films, Unveils Shorts Competition Titles

IDFA, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, on Tuesday unveiled more of the lineup for its 38th edition, including its Short Documentary Competition titles, as well as selections for its Signed, Best of Fests, Current Future, and Paradocs sections, along with the winners of this year’s Film Fund DocLab Interactive Grant. Overall, more than 107 films…

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György Pálfi’s ‘Hen’ Asks Us: What If Humans Are the Side Characters? (Exclusive San Sebastian Trailer)

György Pálfi’s ‘Hen’ Asks Us: What If Humans Are the Side Characters? (Exclusive San Sebastian Trailer)

The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively unveil the trailer for György Pálfi’s Hen, premiering at this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival. Hungarian director-writer Pálfi is best known for his debut feature Hukkle (2002), surrealist film Taxidermia (2006) and experimetal piece Final Cut – Ladies and Gentleman (2012), as well as 2014’s Freefall and 2018’s His Master’s…

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Infinity Castle’ Box Office Success

Infinity Castle’ Box Office Success

The late summer box office has delivered an unlikely juggernaut: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle. The anime epic has stormed past $555 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and the top-earning anime feature ever released. In North America, where anime movies were once relegated to the margins,…

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Alice Winocour on Why Her Angeline Jolie-Starring ‘Couture’ Is Not About Fashion, but “Solidarity Between Women”

Alice Winocour on Why Her Angeline Jolie-Starring ‘Couture’ Is Not About Fashion, but “Solidarity Between Women”

Alice Winocour and her Couture cast defied uncharacteristically wet weather in San Sebastian Sunday night for the European premiere of their new film, a drama backdropped by the glamorous frenzy of fashion week. The French director-writer, known for her César Award-winning screenplay Mustang as well as the Eva Green-starring Proxima (2019) and Paris Memories (2022)…

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Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel Brave Torrential Rain in San Sebastian for European Premiere of Alice Winocour’s ‘Couture’

Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel Brave Torrential Rain in San Sebastian for European Premiere of Alice Winocour’s ‘Couture’

Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel and director Alice Winocour braved torrential rain at the San Sebastian Film Festival Sunday night for the European premiere of Couture. U.S. star Jolie had San Sebastian whipped into a frenzy as hundreds swarmed the town’s Kursaal Theater for a glimpse at the Oscar-winning actress, famed for roles in Girl, Interrupted…

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Joachim Trier Explains Rejecting Hollywood Money to Have Final Cut on His Films: “It’s a Moral Responsibility”

Joachim Trier Explains Rejecting Hollywood Money to Have Final Cut on His Films: “It’s a Moral Responsibility”

Joachim Trier left San Sebastian Film Festival attendees in awe at an event Sunday morning where the Sentimental Value director spoke candidly and eloquently about his career. The Danish-Norwegian filmmaker, an Academy Award nominee for his 2021 romantic dramedy The Worst Person in the World, is also known for Reprise (2006), Oslo, August 31st (2011)…

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XG Can Turn Any Stage Into the Met Gala

XG Can Turn Any Stage Into the Met Gala

XG is back, and they’re as fashionable as ever. The seven-piece hip-hop and R&B-inspired group — made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona — debuted in 2022. Back with their new fashion-focused single “Gala,” XG is preparing to release their first full-length album in January. The song and album come…

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Pedro Almodóvar Hands Legendary Producer Esther García Donostia Award as ’27 Nights’ Kicks Off 2025 San Sebastian Film Festival

Pedro Almodóvar Hands Legendary Producer Esther García Donostia Award as ’27 Nights’ Kicks Off 2025 San Sebastian Film Festival

The 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival is officially underway. The opening night gala, headlined by the world premiere of Daniel Hendler’s 27 Nights, kicked off the Friday festivities on Spain’s northern coast. The Uruguayan director also co-stars in his movie, written with Martín Mauregui and Agustina Liendo. The Netflix original tells the story of…

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