All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 40
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Halle Berry reflects on Oscar win, changing industry attitudes in TIFF talk
Her directorial debut ‘Bruised’ has been bought by Netflix in a $19m deal.
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Kornel Mundruczo on making his English-language debut with ‘Pieces Of A Woman’
The Hungarian filmmaker, now based in Berlin, received advice from Martin Scorsese in an exec producer role.
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M-Appeal sells ‘The Man With The Answers’ to US, UK (exclusive)
The summer road movie is a Cyprus-Greece-Italy co-production.
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Films Boutique scores sales on buzzy Venice title ‘Dear Comrades!’ (exclusive)
Andrei Konchalovsky’s feature played in Competition on the Lido.
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Eurimages overhaul designed to bring quicker, fairer funding decisions
“We were basically victims of our own expansion,” said Roberto Olla.
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Reason8 sells ‘Joy Womack: The White Swan’ to US (exclusive)
Documentary follows the first American woman to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet.
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As DDA celebrates its 50th anniversary, Dennis Davidson is taking the leap into production
The veteran publicist looks back on 50 years in the business.
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‘Pieces Of A Woman’ director Kornel Mundruczó, EFA join Hungarian arts freedom protests
Mundruczó wore a #FREESZFE t-shirt on Saturday.
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Luca Guadagnino pays tribute to Venice, looks forward to San Sebastian
The director premiered his new documentary ’Salvatore: Shoemaker Of Dreams’ in Venice
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Arthouse challenges examined during Venice Production Bridge panel
The effects of Covid-19 on the sector could be long-lasting, panellists warned.
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‘Hopper/Welles’ producer Filip Jan Rymsza talks reviving another Orson Welles film
Rymsza returns to Venice, two years after debuting ‘lost’ Welles film ‘The Other Side Of The Wind’.
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Speaking in Venice, Oliver Stone reveals the “anger that fuels me”
US filmmaker discussed his career with an audience at the Venice Film Festival.
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Venice conference reveals evidence of VoD explosion during pandemic
“It’s not all about Netflix anymore,” said Guy Bisson of data firm Ampere Analysis.
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Pedro Almodovar declares cinema the “antidote” to lockdown
Spanish filmmaker claimed releasing his films on streaming platforms would sever contact with his audiences.
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‘Nowhere Special’ racks up sales for Beta Cinema ahead of Venice debut (exclusive)
The film starring James Norton has sold to France, Italy, Japan, Spain and Taiwan among others.
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John Battsek talks Thai cave rescue & Alex Ferguson docs, Venice title 'Final Account'
‘Free Solo’ directors to take over duties from Kevin Macdonald on Thai cave rescue documentary.
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‘Apples’ director reveals details of next project in Venice (exclusive)
Christos Nikou’s feature debut opened Venice Horizons today.
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‘Moon, 66 Questions’ lands at Sarajevo CineLink
Greek producer Fenia Cossovitsa discusses new project from Jacqueline Lentzou and upcoming slate of titles
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Producer of Sarajevo project ‘The Maiden’s Pond’ on Lebanese film industry challenges
An economic crisis, Covid-19 spike and devastating Beirut explosion have all impacted the industry.
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Tania El Khoury reveals ambitions for new outfit Les films de l’Altaï
Upcoming titles include ‘The River’, directed by Ghassan Salhab.