Oscars: Sweden Picks ‘Eagles of the Republic’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission

Oscars: Sweden Picks ‘Eagles of the Republic’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission

Sweden is sending Eagles of the Republic to the Oscars 2026, on Wednesday, unveiling it as its official entry for the best international feature film category at the Academy Awards.  Tarik Saleh (Dark and Clever Conspiracy Thriller) wrote and directed the political thriller, starring Fares Fares, Lyna Khoudri and Zineb Triki, is set in the powerful and glamorous Egyptian film…

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5 Must-Stop Spots to Eat and Drink in Venice

5 Must-Stop Spots to Eat and Drink in Venice

Venice holds the rights to many beloved culinary delicacies. It’s the birthplace of cicchetti (small plates served at wine bars), the Venetian spritz (with an olive), the Bellini (created at Harry’s Bar), sgroppino, tiramisu (Veneto Region), and risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink rice). As a result, it’s a hotspot for food tourism and…

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A Hollywood Murder and Queer Life in Hungary: Sarajevo’s CineLink Award Winners Unveiled

A Hollywood Murder and Queer Life in Hungary: Sarajevo’s CineLink Award Winners Unveiled

The Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled the winners of its 2025 CineLink Industry Days Awards, including the Places Half Empty, a portrait of a queer relationship in Hungary under far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, which received the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award. Among other winners is Gorilla, recipient of the TV Drama Vision Pitch Award, which…

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