When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field — with a movie “about the invisibility of women”. She joked about the irony in a press conference on Sunday, while pointing out that progress on gender […]
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France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday of the dangers of AI in creative sectors, at a summit on the future of cinema that brought together some of the world’s top entertainment figures, including major US studios. Hollywood star George Clooney — who has a home in southeastern France — lent some of his star power […]
Lonely woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender
When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field — with a movie “about the invisibility of women”. She joked about the irony in a press conference on Sunday, while pointing out that progress on gender […]
Still on top: ‘Spider-Man’ dominates North American box office
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has claimed the top spot in North American box office sales for the sixth straight week, an industry group said Sunday. The superhero film with by Tom Holland and real-life wife Zendaya brought in another $18 million over the long Labor Day weekend in the United States, down 20 percent on […]
Venice festival turns gaze on war reporters, media industry
An apartment building has just collapsed in an Israeli airstrike, hundreds are likely dead, and a cameraman runs towards the smoke and rubble in the opening scene of the Gaza documentary “Citizen Osama”. Palestinian director Ahmed Hassouna’s film is one of several at the Venice Film Festival this year about journalism, whether the high stakes […]
Susan Sarandon says still losing roles over Gaza stance
US actress Susan Sarandon said Sunday she was still having roles “taken away” from her in Hollywood because of her outspoken criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza. The “Thelma & Louise” star was dropped by her agency UTA in November 2023 over controversial remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally which she later said she regretted. Speaking […]
German director Wenders clarifies views on film and politics
German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film festival earlier this year. Speaking in Venice, where he is presenting a new film about Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, the “Paris, Texas” director said he had been misunderstood. While serving […]
Indian Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns camera on his cancer
Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen’s new documentary began as a “coping” mechanism after a shock cancer diagnosis, but continues the motifs of environmental degradation and caregiving that drove his previous work. Sen’s “All That Breathes”, which follows two brothers running a largely self-funded clinic for birds falling victim to Delhi’s polluted air, won top documentary prizes […]
AFP photographer wins top prize for Madagascar protest coverage
Agence France-Presse photographer Luis Tato on Saturday won the top prize at the prestigious Visa Pour l’Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France. Spaniard Tato won the Visa d’Or prize for news photography for his coverage of Generation Z protests in Madagascar. His work on the story had already been recognised at the World Press Photo […]