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All France articles – Page 92
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FeaturesFrench cinemas outperformed most other European markets in 2020
The territory was helped by a more co-ordinated reopening in June post‑lockdown, and less reliance on the output of US studios.
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NewsBest Friend Forever boards rural drama ‘Louloute’ ahead of Unifrance RDV (exclusive)
A young woman recalls her childhood on a family farm in the 1980s.
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NewsCharades boards sales on Julien Rappeneau’s ‘Little Nicholas’ Treasure’ (exclusive)
Warner Bros France are due to release the film in France and Benelux on October 6, 2021.
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NewsLes Arcs unveils Work in Progress titles, moves industry programme online
The selection includes upcoming films by Nathalie Alvarez Mesén, Damien Manival, Valentyn Vasyanovych and Olmo Omerzu.
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NewsFrench culture minister says “lack of visibility” over when cultural spaces can reopen
Cultural spaces such as cinemas, theatres and museums have been shut since end-October.
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NewsFrance’s Council of State rejects legal bid to reopen cinemas
Cultural bodies argued closure of cinemas and theatres was an infringement of “fundamental liberties”.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: mk2 CEO Nathanael Karmitz - “There’s a real crisis in Anglo-Saxon cinema”
The head of France’s mk2 film empire tells Screen why he believes cinema and culture can help change the world.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: Sidonie Dumas on guiding Gaumont through France’s lockdowns
”It’s been a cross between a balancing game and dominoes.”
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NewsMIPTV 2021 to move online in April dates due to pandemic
Organiser still hope to host Mipcom as a physical event in October 2021.
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NewsPaulo Branco, Alfama lose bid for damages over Terry Gilliam’s Don Quixote film
Portuguese producer and Alfama Film Productions sought almost €1m in damages.
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NewsFrance’s Logical Pictures plots €100m film and TV investment fund
Company’s recent investments include Sundance 2021 titles Pleasure by Ninja Thyberg and Wild Indian
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NewsFrench arts and entertainment professionals protest as venues remain shut
Public entertainment and cultural spaces not expected to open until January 7, 2021
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NewsFilippo Meneghetti’s ‘Two Of Us’ leads nominations in French Lumières
Awards ceremony will take place on January 19, 2021.
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NewsFrench cinemas to stay closed until at least January 2021
Covid-19 cases have not fallen enough to allow cinemas and theatres to re-open.
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News10 rising directors join Cannes Critics’ Week’s Next Step programme (exclusive)
Initiative supports short film directors move into features.
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NewsMads Mikkelsen comedy ‘Riders Of Justice’ sold to France, Japan
Danish black comedy also picked up for Switzerland, ANZ and Brazil.
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NewsUDI sells North American rights for hybrid animation ‘Coppelia’
Sierra Leone-born ballerina Michaela DePrince stars as the titular heroine.
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News’Spring Blossom’ secures US, international deals for Luxbox (exclusive)
Spring Blossom was one of 15 first features selected by the Cannes Film Festival for its 56-title special 2020 Official Selection.
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NewsFrance TV boards Sandrine Kiberlain’s ’A Radiant Girl’, releases first image (exclusive)
The project marks French actress Sandrine Kiberlain’s feature directorial debut.
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NewsFrench cinemas can reopen December 15 as Covid measures ease
A time-stamp system means cinemas will be able to run early evening screenings in spite of a curfew.