Andrea Arnold’s latest film ‘Bird’ captures the delicate transition of a 12-year-old boy named Bailey as he navigates adolescence in a challenging environment. Set in a rundown British suburb, the film explores themes of responsibility and the search for connection,…
In ‘Oh, Canada,’ director Paul Schrader revisits themes of integrity and independence through the life of Leonard Fife, portrayed by Richard Gere, a documentarian facing terminal illness. Set to release on December 18, 2024, the film tackles political activism and…
The Hellenic Film Club of Luxembourg will screen the award-winning comedy ‘Smuggling Hendrix’ on December 10 and 11 at Utopia cinema. Directed by Marios Piperides, the film follows a struggling musician in Cyprus who attempts to rescue his dog after…
This week’s film offerings include a magical reunion in Taiwan and a deep dive into the life of opera diva Maria Callas, portrayed by Angelina Jolie. ‘Wicked’ brings a vivid tale of friendship and rivalry in the magical world, while…
Italian director Luca Guadagnino has condemned the recent ban on his film ‘Queer’ in Turkey, which was set to open an Istanbul film festival. The ban, justified by authorities as having provocative content that could disturb public order, led festival…
The 8th WIFT GR Festival, themed ‘Are We One Family?’, takes place from November 28 to December 1, 2024, in the Greek Film Archive. This year’s festival explores the complexities of family relationships and challenges traditional family structures, highlighting diverse…
The International Micro μ Festival is back for its 14th year, taking place from November 21 to 23. It will feature screenings in Athens, Veria, Ptolemaida, Rethymno, Rhodes, Copenhagen, and Paris. The central event on November 23 will include live…
The 37th Panorama of European Cinema begins today, running from November 21 to November 27. The festival will feature various films, including the opening film ‘Quiet Life’ by Alexandros Avranas, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The event will…
The controversial western film ‘Rust,’ starring Alec Baldwin, premiered at an international film festival in Poland. This comes three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on set by Baldwin. Her mother, Olga Solovey, has chosen not…
The film ‘Rust’, featuring Alec Baldwin, is set to premiere at a Polish film festival nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on set. Hutchins’ mother criticized Baldwin for not taking responsibility and not offering an apology….
The 6th International Festival ‘Reflection of Disability in Art’ will take place from November 30 to December 7, 2024, at the University of Macedonia. The festival aims to promote social inclusion for individuals with disabilities through participation in cultural events…
The 65th Thessaloniki Film Festival came to a poignant close, paying tribute to Yiannis Boutaris, the former mayor and chairman of the festival, who recently passed away. The final day featured award ceremonies following a successful ten-day event filled with…
