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“It’s a form of resistance,” says Visions du Réel’s Emilie Bujès of record submissions to 2025 edition
The documentary competition opens today in Switzerland with Christian Frei’s ‘Blame’.
My Screen Life: m-appeal’s Maren Kroymann on her love of partying and why Havana is her favourite festival
Maren Kroymann, the founder and head of Berlin-based sales outfit m-appeal, reveals her biggest professional achievement and the healthiest way to structure a working week.
‘Fighter’ directors on making their CPH:DOX title available in two formats
‘Fighter’ will play at CPH:DOX as a film and Series Mania as a series.
Sundance, Venice, Locarno programmers heading to Meeting Point Vilnius for Lithuania showcase
MPV is hosting a works in progress showcase of 21 projects from Lithuania and the Baltic region .
Norwegian powerhouse Motlys on producing ‘Dreams (Sex, Love)’ and the winding road to the Berlinale Golden Bear
Motlys and director Dag Johan Haugerud made the film as the third part of a trilogy that sales agents and festivals passed on.
Dublin film festival head Grainne Humphreys on showcasing world cinema – and celebrating ‘Gilmore Girls’
DIFF runs from February 20-March 2.
Vibeke Løkkeberg explains why her feminist doc is screening in Berlin 50 years late
The Norwegian director is in Berlin with Forum feature documentary The Long Road To The Director’s Chair.
Studiocanal-backed action thriller ‘Coka Chica’ leads elevated genre slate of French outfit Bien ou Bien (exclusive)
Screen reveals a first-look picture of Roxine Helberg’s Dominican Republic-set film.
The Centrepiece interview: Tricia Tuttle says the Berlinale has a “massive role” in helping the industry to thrive
Ahead of her first edition, Tuttle has refashioned her team, made bold programming decisions, built new venues and taken a stand for free speech.
Michiel ten Horn on his Rotterdam opener ‘Fabula’: “It’s between comedy, crime and fantasy”
Film centres on a small-time petty crook played by Fedja van Huêt, star of Oscar winning ’Dutch movie Character’.
Rotterdam’s Vanja Kaludjercic, Clare Stewart talk festival highlights and funding challenges
2025 edition presents filmmakers, themes and topics “that you do not often get a chance to see.”
“The future is about multi-territory rights”: Curzon’s Philip Knatchbull reveals his priorities
Knatchbull has returned to Curzon following its acquisition by US investment group Fortress.
Russian star Yura Borisov on becoming the ‘Anora’ henchman and stepping into Hollywood
In Sean Baker’s Anora, henchman Igor steals up quietly on the film, revealing his hidden layers. Actor Yura Borisov talks about exploring the character’s soul.
