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Director challenges jury head, calls Gaza violence genocide at Berlin film festival

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has been shaken by controversy after jury president Wim Wenders said filmmakers should “stay out of politics,” prompting public withdrawals and sharp responses over the festival’s stance on Gaza. The latest intervention came on February 15,......

Charli XCX declares end of brat summer at Berlin premiere

Charli XCX has closed the chapter on her defining “Brat” era, telling reporters at the Berlin Film Festival that the cultural wave surrounding her 2024 album has run its course as her mockumentary The Moment premiered in Europe at the Zoo Palast cinema. Asked whether the “brat summer”......

Banned Iranian director secretly premieres prison drama in Berlin

Iranian filmmaker and women’s rights activist Mahnaz Mohammadi is returning to fiction filmmaking with “Roya,” a prison drama set inside Tehran’s Evin prison, where a detained teacher must choose between delivering a forced televised confession or enduring prolonged isolation.......

Grand Rex relaunches its trailer festival for 2026 films

The iconic Grand Rex cinema in Paris is bringing back its trailer festival after several years of hiatus. Scheduled for January 5, 2026, the free event will showcase promotional previews of the most anticipated French and international films of the year. Alexandre Hellmann, General Director of the Grand......

FIFM 2025: Moroccan icon Raouya honored with golden star

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director......

Jury explores emerging talent and AI at Marrakech Film Festival

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) commenced today at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and artists to celebrate global cinema. The festival’s jury, chaired by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, joined a press event......

Marrakech film festival opens with Bong Joon-ho leading a star-studded jury

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival officially began on November 28, 2025, bringing together global cinema luminaries in the heart of Morocco. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the festival's opening ceremony......

Turkish films shine at Cairo International Film Festival

Cairo, Egypt – Turkish cinema was celebrated at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival, where two Turkish films took home prestigious awards, highlighting Türkiye’s growing influence in the global film industry. Under the theme “Turkish Spotlight,” Türkiye presented......

San Sebastián film festival: A celebration of cinema's finest moments

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain's most prestigious cinematic event, is in full swing in the picturesque Basque seaside city. Established in 1953, this globally recognized festival has evolved from celebrating Spanish-language films to becoming a hub for international cinema......